Kid-Tested Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe

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The term "picky eater" may have started when small children began refusing offers of liver and onions while feeding their Brussels sprouts to pets under the table. A new generation of "kid friendly" foods was born, and Cheeseburger Pizza is just that—thumbs up kid-approved. —Jennifer Miller, Smyrna, Tennessee

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Kid-Tested Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated thin pizza crust
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup marinara sauce
1-1/4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Sliced pepperoncini, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the first five ingredients over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Unroll dough into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle crust with Italian seasoning; spread with marinara. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with cheeses.
Bake 6-10 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned and cheese is melted. Top with pepperoncini if desired. Yield: 6 pieces.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 404 calories, 19 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 61 mg cholesterol, 663 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Kid-Tested Cheeseburger Pizza in Taste of Home February/March 2012, p39

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.