Bizarro Pizza-Burger

The Bizarro Pizza-Burger is a creative and indulgent fusion dish that combines the elements of a pizza and a burger. It’s a unique and satisfying meal that features a burger patty encased in pizza dough and baked to perfection. Here’s how to make a Bizarro Pizza-Burger:

Ingredients:

For the Pizza Dough:

• 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

For the Burger Patty:

• 1 pound ground beef
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup diced pepperoni or other pizza toppings (optional)

For the Pizza Sauce:

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

For Toppings:

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, or other pizza toppings of your choice
• Additional grated Parmesan cheese
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a pizza stone or a baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
2. Divide the pizza dough into two equal portions.
3. Flatten each portion of pizza dough into a round circle, about 1/4-inch thick.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, grated mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and diced pepperoni (if using). Mix until well combined.
5. Shape the beef mixture into two burger patties.
6. In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with dried oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder to make the pizza sauce.
7. Place one burger patty on the center of one of the pizza dough circles.
8. Spoon a generous amount of pizza sauce over the burger patty.
9. Add your choice of pizza toppings, such as sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and additional mozzarella cheese.
10. Carefully lift the edges of the pizza dough and fold it over the burger and toppings, sealing it to form a round “pizza-burger.”
11. Brush the top of the pizza-burger with a little olive oil.
12. Carefully transfer the pizza-burger to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
13. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pizza dough is golden brown and the burger patty is cooked through.
14. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired, and let it cool for a few minutes.
15. Slice your Bizarro Pizza-Burger into wedges and enjoy!

This unique dish combines the best of both worlds – pizza and burgers – for a delicious and inventive meal. You can customize the ingredients to suit your preferences and add your favorite pizza and burger toppings.