Cheeseburger Garlic Naan Pizzas (Printable)

Mini naan breads topped with juicy beef, melty cheese sauce, and pickles—a playful twist on classic cheeseburgers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Topping

01 - 9 oz ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 clove garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

→ Naan Bases

08 - 4 mini garlic naan breads (approximately 5 inches each)

→ Cheese Sauce

09 - 1/2 cup whole milk
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
11 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
12 - 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
13 - 1.5 oz American cheese, chopped
14 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Topping and Garnish

16 - 1.5 oz dill pickles, thinly sliced
17 - 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
19 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions or chives

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange naan breads on the sheet.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook while breaking it apart for 2 minutes. Add chopped onion and continue cooking until beef is fully browned and onions are softened, approximately 4-5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and yellow mustard to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat.
04 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then continue cooking until sauce thickens slightly, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add shredded cheddar cheese, chopped American cheese, and garlic powder. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Spread a thin layer of cheese sauce onto each naan bread. Top with the cooked beef mixture, additional cheese sauce, and sliced pickle pieces.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until naan edges become crispy and the toppings are bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with ketchup if desired, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions or chives. Slice and serve while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in 30 minutes flat, which means dinner can actually happen on a Tuesday night without stress.
  • The contrast between the charred naan edges and the juicy beef with tangy pickles hits different—it's comfort food that doesn't feel boring.
  • They're easy to customize, so picky eaters at your table won't derail the whole meal.
02 -
  • If your cheese sauce breaks (looks grainy or separated), it's because the heat was too high—next time, add the cheese off the heat and stir gently until it's melted.
  • Don't skip draining the beef fat; too much grease will make the naan soggy instead of crispy, which defeats the entire point.
03 -
  • If your naan is thicker or thinner than expected, adjust your oven time—thinner bread might only need 6 minutes, thicker might need 12.
  • Pat your pickles completely dry before adding them, or the whole thing gets soggy within minutes of coming out of the oven.
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