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Patty Melt Pizza Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Patty Melt Pizza recipe transforms the classic diner favorite into a comforting and flavorful pizza. Featuring a crispy pizza crust topped with savory ground beef seasoned like a patty melt, caramelized onions, steak sauce, tangy Thousand Island dressing mixed with Italian cheese, and melted sharp cheddar cheese, this dish offers a delightful twist that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Pizza Base

  • 1 pizza crust dough (13–16 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Flour for dusting hands and surface

Meat Topping

  • 1 lb ground beef (lean)
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup steak sauce (A1)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Onions

  • 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)

Cheese and Sauce

  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Brown Beef: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place a large sauté pan on medium-high heat and let it warm for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ground beef along with the seasoned salt and pepper. Brown the meat for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently and crumbling it until no pink remains.
  2. Remove Excess Grease and Add Steak Sauce: Drain any excess grease from the cooked ground beef. Stir in the steak sauce thoroughly, then remove the meat mixture from the pan and set aside.
  3. Cook Onions: In the same pan, add the butter, sliced onions, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat for approximately 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions become soft and develop a rich brown color.
  4. Prepare Dough: Lightly flour your hands and either pat the pizza dough evenly into a lightly greased or nonstick pizza pan, or turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to your desired thinness before transferring it to the pan.
  5. Add Cheese and Dressing: In a bowl, combine the shredded Italian cheese blend with the Thousand Island dressing. Spread this mixture evenly over the prepared pizza crust.
  6. Assemble Meat and Onions: Evenly arrange the cooked ground beef over the cheesy dressing layer on the pizza. Then spread the cooked caramelized onions over the meat layer.
  7. Top and Bake: Sprinkle the sharp cheddar cheese over the assembled toppings. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese has melted and the crust is golden and crisp.

Notes

  • For a crispier crust, you can pre-bake the dough for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
  • Use lean ground beef to reduce grease and make the pizza less oily.
  • If you prefer, substitute the Thousand Island dressing with a mix of mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickle relish for a homemade version.
  • Keep an eye on the cheese while baking to avoid over-browning.
  • Let the pizza rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the toppings to set before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/patty-melt-pizza-recipe/