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Cheeseburger Pizza with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced onions
8 ounces lean ground beef
1 pound fresh or frozen pizza dough, thawed according to package directions
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, mild or sharp
6 slices center-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add the onions and cook for 10 minutes until tender and golden brown.

4. Remove the onions from the pan and place in a bowl.

5. In the same pan over medium heat, add the beef and cook for 5 minutes until browned, break up the meat as it cooks; drain fat drippings.

6. Roll dough out into a large circle or rectangle about ¼ inch thick.

7. Transfer the dough to a pizza pan or baking sheet.

8. Top with the beef, onions and bacon.

9. Bake for 15 minutes until crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.