Cheeseburger Garlic Naan Pizzas (Printable)

Mini naan breads loaded with savory beef, pickles, and creamy cheddar sauce for a fun handheld take on classic cheeseburger flavors.

# Components:

→ Garlic Naan Pizzas

01 - 4 mini garlic naan breads

→ Beef Topping

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

→ Cheese Sauce

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

→ Toppings

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

# Method:

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 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, 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 frequently, until slightly thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
05 - Add shredded cheddar, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and fully melted, then remove from heat.
06 - Place garlic naan breads on a baking sheet. Distribute the beef mixture evenly over each naan.
07 - Drizzle cheese sauce generously over the beef.
08 - Top with pickle slices and diced tomato if using.
09 - Bake for 8-10 minutes, until naan is crisp and toppings are bubbling.
10 - Garnish with ketchup and chives or green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like you're cheating on your diet in the best way possible because it's technically a pizza, not a burger.
  • The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes, which means you can pull this off on a weeknight without losing your mind.
  • Pickle juice and cheese sauce together hit a flavor note that makes people ask for seconds before they've even finished the first one.
02 -
  • Don't skip the roux step when making the cheese sauce—it's what keeps everything from breaking into an oily mess when the cheese hits the heat.
  • If your naan is the thick type, you might need an extra minute in the oven; thin ones crisp up faster, so watch them the first time you make this.
03 -
  • If your cheese sauce ever looks like it's separating, whisk in a splash of cold milk and remove it from heat immediately—recovery is usually possible.
  • Toast your naan in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before topping if you want extra crispness and a deeper garlic flavor.
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