Description
Crazy Good Pizza Burger Pie is a family-friendly dinner mashup that combines all the bold, cheesy flavors of pizza with the hearty satisfaction of a cheeseburger, baked into a pie-style dish. With a savory ground beef filling, gooey melted cheese, pepperoni, and a golden biscuit or crescent crust, this comfort food classic is easy to throw together and guaranteed to disappear fast at the dinner table.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup pizza sauce or marinara
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 slices pepperoni (or more as desired)
1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or biscuit dough
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or round baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the pizza sauce and Italian seasoning. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Unroll the crescent dough and press it into the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish, sealing any seams. If using biscuit dough, flatten and press into the dish evenly to create a crust base.
Spoon the beef mixture into the crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Top with slices of pepperoni and sprinkle with Parmesan if using.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Let the pie cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Customize the filling with your favorite pizza toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, or sausage. For a crispier crust, prebake the dough for 5 minutes before adding the filling. Leftovers reheat well and make a great next-day lunch. This dish is especially popular with kids and picky eaters thanks to its fun, familiar flavors.