Ultimate Patty Melt Pizza with Focaccia Crust
The Ultimate Patty Melt Pizza with Focaccia Crust combines the juicy, savory flavors of a classic patty melt with the cheesy, crispy delight of pizza. Featuring a golden, airy focaccia base topped with seasoned ground beef, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a tangy Dijon mustard layer, this recipe is a perfect comfort food upgrade ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free focaccia dough option)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 ball of focaccia dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 oz Swiss cheese, sliced or shredded
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing onions and brushing crust)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: pickles, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Focaccia Crust: Press the focaccia dough onto a greased baking sheet, stretching it gently into an even layer about 1/2 inch thick. Brush the top generously with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with salt. Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes at 400°F to set the base and prevent sogginess.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles that mimic the texture of a classic patty melt.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a separate pan, melt butter and slowly cook the thinly sliced onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and sweet. This process takes patience but adds incredible depth of flavor.
- Assemble the Pizza: Remove the focaccia crust from the oven and spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard evenly across the surface. Distribute the cooked ground beef and caramelized onions evenly over the crust. Scatter the Swiss cheese on top, and add optional pickles if desired.
- Bake Until Perfect: Return the pizza to the oven and bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the focaccia edges are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Use high-quality, well-marbled ground beef for better flavor and juiciness.
- Pre-baking the focaccia crust is essential to avoid sogginess from the toppings.
- Caramelizing onions slowly over low heat brings out their natural sweetness and rich flavor.
- Distribute toppings evenly to ensure consistent flavor in every bite.
- Brushing the crust with butter enhances browning and adds delicious flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pizza)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Patty melt pizza, focaccia crust pizza, comfort food pizza, cheesy beef pizza, caramelized onion pizza