Iowa Girl Cheeseburger Pizza with Secret Sauce

Transform your pizza night with the irresistible Iowa Girl Cheeseburger Pizza with Secret Sauce! This mouthwatering recipe brings the best of two culinary favorites—cheeseburgers and pizza—into one unforgettable dish. Featuring a golden, olive oil-brushed crust topped with savory seasoned ground beef, gooey layers of cheddar and mozzarella, tangy pickles, and crisp red onions, this pizza is a flavor explosion in every bite. Freshly shredded lettuce and juicy diced tomatoes add a refreshingly crisp finish, while the creamy, tangy secret sauce—made with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and a splash of pickle juice—ties it all together in classic cheeseburger style. With just 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, this fun, family-friendly recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Serve it fresh out of the oven and watch it disappear slice by slice!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 premade pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup pickles, sliced
• 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1 tomato, diced
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon pickle juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.

Step 2

Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface until it reaches your desired thickness. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined pizza peel or baking sheet.

Step 3

Brush the top of the dough with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring the edges are coated for a golden crust.

Step 4

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles with a spoon.

Step 5

Season the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes, then drain off any excess grease.

Step 6

Spread 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella evenly over the pizza dough.

Step 7

Top the pizza with the cooked ground beef, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Add the sliced pickles and red onion on top of the beef layer.

Step 9

Bake the pizza for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Step 10

While the pizza bakes, prepare the secret sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and pickle juice in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 11

Once the pizza is out of the oven, let it cool for 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle the shredded lettuce and diced tomato on top.

Step 12

Drizzle the secret sauce generously over the pizza using a spoon or squeeze bottle.

Step 13

Slice into wedges and serve immediately for a cheeseburger-inspired feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1473.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3520.1

Total Fat 277.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 680.6mg	0%
Sodium 5453.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 159.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2189.9mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 2142.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.7%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 12.5%