Ultimate Double Cheeseburger Pizza Stack
What This Is
Two juicy beef patties stacked with classic cheeseburger toppings, layered between pizza dough and loads of melted cheese—finished like a deep-dish, burger-pizza hybrid.
Ingredients
Burger Layer
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1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
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1½ tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Pizza & Stack
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1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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2 cups shredded cheddar or American-cheddar blend
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1 cup cooked crumbled bacon (optional but “ultimate”)
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½ cup dill pickle slices
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½ cup diced onions (raw or sautéed)
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½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
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2 tbsp butter, melted
Special Sauce (Optional but Highly Recommended)
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp yellow mustard
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1 tbsp pickle relish
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp sugar
Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat to 400°F (205°C). Grease a deep round pan, springform pan, or cast-iron skillet. -
Make the Patties
Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire.
Form two large patties slightly larger than your pan.
Sear in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side (not fully cooked). -
Prepare the Dough
Divide pizza dough into two portions.
Roll one portion into a circle large enough to cover the bottom and sides of the pan. -
Assemble the Stack
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Bottom dough layer
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Light layer of pizza sauce
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First beef patty
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Cheddar/American cheese
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Bacon, onions, pickles
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Second beef patty
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More cheddar + mozzarella
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Drizzle special sauce
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Top with remaining dough, sealing edges
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Finish & Bake
Brush top with melted butter.
Cut 2–3 small vents in the top.
Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C). -
Rest & Slice
Rest 10 minutes before slicing for clean layers.
Serving Ideas
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Extra special sauce on the side
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Crinkle-cut fries or onion rings
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Dill pickle spears
Variations
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Smash-Style Stack: Use thinner patties for crispier layers.
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Spicy: Add jalapeños and pepper jack cheese.
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BBQ Cheeseburger Pizza Stack: Swap pizza sauce for BBQ sauce.
If you want, I can also make this into a sheet-pan version, air-fryer mini stacks, or a low-carb/keto adaptation.