Cheeseburger Focaccia Fusion
Here’s a detailed Cheeseburger Focaccia Fusion recipe — a creative mashup that brings together the juicy flavors of a cheeseburger with the fluffy, olive-oil-rich bite of Italian focaccia.
Total time
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 mins
Rise Time: 1.5 hrs
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: ~2.5 hrs
Ingredients
Focaccia Dough
3 ¾ cups (500g) all-purpose or bread flour
1 ½ tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp instant yeast
1 ½ cups (360ml) warm water
2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for greasing and drizzling)
Burger Topping
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
1 lb (450g) ground beef
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
Toppings
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup sliced pickles
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Ketchup, mustard, or burger sauce for drizzling
Shredded lettuce (optional, added after baking)
Instructions
1. Make the Focaccia Dough
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
2. Add warm water and olive oil. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
3. Cover and let rise at room temp for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. Grease a 9×13-inch pan (or large cast iron skillet) with olive oil.
5. Transfer dough to the pan and stretch gently to fit. Let rise again for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare Cheeseburger Topping
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes.
2. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Cook until browned. Stir in ketchup and mustard. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Assemble & Bake
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Use your fingers to dimple the dough gently.
3. Spread the cooked beef mixture evenly over the dough.
4. Top with cheddar, sliced pickles, and cherry tomatoes.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top (optional).
6. Bake for 22–25 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
4. Finish & Serve
Let cool for 5–10 minutes. Drizzle with ketchup, mustard, or special sauce.
Optionally top with shredded lettuce for a fresh crunch.
Slice and serve warm.
Chef’s Tips
Add chopped cooked bacon for a bacon cheeseburger twist.
Use a spicy cheese like pepper jack if you want some heat.
For a veggie version, use plant-based ground and vegan cheese.
Nutritional information
Calories: ~380
Protein: 18g
Carbs: 28g
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 2g