Cheeseburger Garlic Naan Pizzas (Printable)

Crispy garlic naan topped with savory beef, tangy pickles, and homemade cheese sauce for a fun handheld twist on burgers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Garlic Naan Pizzas

01 - 4 mini garlic naan breads

→ Beef Topping

02 - 9 oz ground beef
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Cheese Sauce

08 - 2/3 cup whole milk
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
10 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
11 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
12 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

14 - 8 to 10 dill pickle slices
15 - 1 small tomato, diced (optional)
16 - 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional)
17 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, then 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 and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Add shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and melted, then remove from heat.
06 - Place garlic naan breads on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute the beef mixture over each naan.
07 - Drizzle cheese sauce generously over the beef.
08 - Add pickle slices and diced tomato (if using) on top.
09 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until naan is crisp and toppings are bubbling.
10 - Garnish with ketchup and chives or green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes two beloved things and fuses them into something that makes your taste buds do a happy little dance.
  • Thirty minutes from start to finish, and most of that time is just the oven doing the work while you relax.
  • The naan gets crispy at the edges while staying soft inside, creating this textural contrast that feels way more gourmet than it has any right to be.
02 -
  • Don't skip browning the beef properly or you'll miss out on that crucial caramelized flavor that makes everything taste like a real cheeseburger.
  • Drain your beef fat thoroughly, because soggy naan defeats the entire purpose of this crispy-edged masterpiece.
  • Make your cheese sauce before you assemble anything, because once you start layering, you want to move quickly so the naan doesn't dry out.
03 -
  • If your cheese sauce seizes up or breaks, take it off heat and whisk in a tablespoon of cold milk to bring it back to silky smoothness.
  • You can brown your beef and make your cheese sauce up to two hours ahead, then just reheat gently before assembling and baking.
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