Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Pinwheels (Print version)
Golden pizza dough pinwheels stuffed with seasoned beef, bacon, cheese, pickles, and a tangy burger-style sauce.
# Ingredients:
For the filling
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6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and finely chopped
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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3/4 lb (340 g) lean ground beef
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1/3 cup (45 g) finely diced yellow onion
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the sauce and roll
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1/3 cup (80 ml) pizza sauce, plus more for dipping
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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1 lb (450 g) refrigerated pizza dough
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for rolling
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1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1 cup (115 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/3 cup (50 g) finely chopped dill pickles, blotted dry
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1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing
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1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until the beef reaches 160°F and no pink remains. Drain well and let cool for 5 minutes.
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Stir the pizza sauce, ketchup, and mustard together in a small bowl. Keep extra pizza sauce aside for serving.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into a 12 by 16 inch rectangle. Spread the sauce in a thin layer, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle on the beef mixture, bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, and chopped pickles.
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Starting from a long side, roll the dough into a tight log. Place it seam side down and chill for 10 minutes so it slices neatly.
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Use a serrated knife to cut the log into 12 even pieces. Arrange them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter.
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Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the dough is golden and the cheese is bubbling. Rest for 5 minutes, sprinkle with parsley if using, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce.
# Good to know:
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Best served warm, about 5 minutes after baking.
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Chilling the rolled dough makes cleaner slices.
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Nutrition is an estimate per serving of 2 pinwheels.