Backyard Burger Pizza Recipe

Name: Backyard Burger Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package 12 Inch Gourmet Pizza Crust; 3 Tablespoons Basil Pesto (preferred Brand- Classico); 14 ounces, fluid Jar Pizza Sauce (personal Preference On Amount Used); 2 whole Large Sweet Vidalia Onions, Peeled, Cut In Half, And Thinly Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 8 ounces, weight Bacon; 1 pound Ground Sirloin; 2 Tablespoons Gourmet Burger Seasoning (preferred Brand- Weber); 8 ounces, weight Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Grated (I Prefer Cabot Cheese); 8 ounces, weight Medium Cheddar Cheese, Grated; 1 whole Avocado, Cut In Half, Pitted, Peeled, Cut Into Slices; 2 whole Roma Tomatoes, Sliced; 1 jar Sliced Banana Peppers (use As Many As You Desire)

Servings: persons

1 package 12 Inch Gourmet Pizza Crust
3 Tablespoons Basil Pesto (preferred Brand- Classico)
14 ounces, fluid Jar Pizza Sauce (personal Preference On Amount Used)
2 whole Large Sweet Vidalia Onions, Peeled, Cut In Half, And Thinly Sliced
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Sugar
8 ounces, weight Bacon
1 pound Ground Sirloin
2 Tablespoons Gourmet Burger Seasoning (preferred Brand- Weber)
8 ounces, weight Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Grated (I Prefer Cabot Cheese)
8 ounces, weight Medium Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 whole Avocado, Cut In Half, Pitted, Peeled, Cut Into Slices
2 whole Roma Tomatoes, Sliced
1 jar Sliced Banana Peppers (use As Many As You Desire)

1
Preheat a saute pan and heat up the olive oil.
2
Add sliced onions and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown.
3
Sprinkle with sugar and turn heat to low.
4
Continue cooking until onions get a nice caramel coloring.
5
Take off heat and set aside.
6
Chop bacon and cook until crisp.
7
Cool, crumble, and set aside.
8
Mix the ground sirloin with the burger seasoning.
9
Cook until meat is no longer pink.
10
Take off heat and set aside.
11
Grate both cheeses place in bowls seperately.
12
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
13
Line pizza pan with non-stick foil and place your crust on top.
14
Spread pizza crust with basil pesto and then top with desired amount of pizza sauce, spreading evenly.
15
Next top with the seasoned sirloin.
16
Then the caramelized onions.
17
Next the crumbled bacon.
18
Top with the grated medium cheddar cheese- spreading evenly.
19
And then do the same with the grated white cheddar cheese.
20
Bake for 20-30 minutes.
21
(Time varies depending on your personal preference for crispness).
22
Cool at least 5 minutes before slicing.
23
Top with sliced avocado, Roma tomatoes, and banana peppers.

897

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package 12 Inch Gourmet Pizza Crust, 3 Tablespoons Basil Pesto (preferred Brand- Classico), 14 ounces, fluid Jar Pizza Sauce (personal Preference On Amount Used), 2 whole Large Sweet Vidalia Onions, Peeled, Cut In Half, And Thinly Sliced, and more.

Yes, Backyard Burger Pizza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Backyard Burger Pizza

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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