This bacon cheeseburger pizza turns a low carb fathead crust into a loaded burger, with seasoned beef, melted cheddar, crisp bacon, and pickles on top.
The crust is made from melted mozzarella, cream cheese, almond flour, and egg, so it bakes up sturdy enough to slice. Finishing with cold lettuce and pickles gives it the full cheeseburger feel.
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Why This Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe Works
A fathead crust holds up under heavy toppings without any wheat flour. Pre baking the crust first keeps it crisp instead of soggy under the beef.
Cooking the beef with onion and mushrooms builds flavor before it ever reaches the pizza. Draining the fat keeps the crust from turning greasy.
Cheddar melts into a thick layer, and bacon adds smoke and crunch. Fresh lettuce and pickles added after baking recreate the toppings of a cheeseburger.
Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, for the crust
- 2 ounces cream cheese, for the crust
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Mozzarella. Use low moisture mozzarella, since fresh mozzarella adds too much water.
Almond flour. Choose finely ground blanched flour for a smooth dough.
Beef. Ground beef at 85 percent lean gives enough fat for flavor, and you drain off the extra.
Bacon. Cook it until crisp and crumble it so it stays crunchy after baking.
Cheddar. Sharp cheddar stands up to the other toppings and browns nicely.
How to Make Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
1. Heat the oven Set the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cook the bacon Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop.
3. Brown the beef In the same skillet, cook the beef, onion, and mushrooms for 6 to 8 minutes until the beef reaches 160 degrees F. Drain the fat and season with the salt and pepper.
4. Make the dough Melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together in the microwave for 1 minute, stir, then mix in the almond flour and egg until a dough forms.
5. Shape the crust Press the dough between two sheets of parchment into a 12 inch circle.
6. Pre bake the crust Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
7. Top and bake Spread the sauce over the crust, then add the beef mixture, cheddar, and bacon. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
8. Finish Top with pickles and lettuce, rest for 5 minutes, and cut into 6 slices.
How to Serve Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
Serve the pizza hot, with ketchup or mustard on the side for dipping if you like. Add a crisp side to balance the rich toppings. Try it with crispy homemade fries, a bowl of Italian house salad, a scoop of macaroni salad, or a plate of juicy cheeseburgers for a burger night spread.
How to Store and Reheat Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
Remove any leftover lettuce first, then cool the pizza fully. Wrap the slices or store them in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in an oven or skillet until they reach 165 degrees F so the crust crisps again. For longer storage, freeze the slices for up to 2 months.
Tips and Variations for Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
Pat the beef. Blot cooked beef with paper towels so the crust stays crisp.
Press thin. A crust rolled to about 1/4 inch bakes evenly and stays sturdy.
Use parchment. It keeps the dough from sticking and makes shaping easy.
Add burger sauce. A drizzle of mayonnaise mixed with ketchup and mustard tastes like a burger sauce.
Swap the meat. Ground turkey works if it is cooked to 165 degrees F.
Go lighter. Skip the bacon or use turkey bacon for fewer calories.
Keep toppings fresh. Add the lettuce and pickles only after baking.
Handle beef safely. For more on cooking ground beef safely, read the FDA safe food handling guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
How do I keep bacon cheeseburger pizza crust from getting soggy?
Pre bake the crust, drain the beef well, and go easy on the sauce.
Can I make bacon cheeseburger pizza with regular dough?
Yes. Use store bought or homemade dough, and bake at 450 degrees F until the crust is golden.
Is bacon cheeseburger pizza low carb?
The crust is made with almond flour and cheese, so it has far fewer carbs than regular pizza dough.
Can I use a different cheese?
Mozzarella and Monterey Jack both work in place of cheddar.
How do I reheat a slice?
Warm it in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or in a hot oven until the center reaches 165 degrees F.
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza on Fathead Crust
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- microwave safe bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese low moisture, for the crust
- 2 oz cream cheese for the crust
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 lb ground beef 85 percent lean
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 bacon slices
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dill pickle slices
- 1 cup shredded lettuce added after baking
Instructions
Cooking
- Cook the toppings. Crisp the bacon and chop it, then brown the beef with the onion and mushrooms until it reaches 160 degrees F. Drain and season.
- Make the dough. Microwave the mozzarella and cream cheese for 1 minute, stir, and mix in the almond flour and egg.
- Shape. Press the dough between sheets of parchment into a 12 inch circle on a baking sheet.
- Pre bake. Bake in an oven set to 400 degrees F for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Build and bake. Layer on the sauce, beef, cheddar, and bacon and bake 10 to 12 minutes until bubbly.
- Finish. Add the pickles and lettuce, rest for 5 minutes, and slice into 6 pieces.
