Cheeseburger Garlic Naan Pizzas (Print version)

Mini naan breads loaded with savory seasoned beef, tangy pickles, and creamy homemade cheddar sauce for a fun handheld twist on a classic favorite.

# What You 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 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)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 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, about 2-3 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 of each naan.
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 tips:

01 -
  • They taste like comfort food but feel special enough to impress whoever's eating with you.
  • The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes, so you're not spending your evening tethered to the stove.
  • That crispy-chewy naan and creamy cheese sauce combo becomes instantly addictive.
02 -
  • Don't skip the flour in the cheese sauce; it's the only thing standing between you and a puddle of separated cheese and milk.
  • Let your naan pizzas come out of the oven still slightly soft in the middle; they continue cooking on the hot pan and firm up as they rest for 30 seconds.
03 -
  • Make your cheese sauce first and keep it warm while you brown the beef; this way everything finishes at the same moment and you're not juggling hot pans.
  • If your naan bread is particularly thin, assemble just before baking so the toppings don't weigh it down and make it soggy.
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