P&C Night #3: Cheeseburger Pizza with Craft Beer from Armor Brewing

Welcome to the third installment of P&C Night — our weekly tradition of Pizza & Cocktails (or sometimes Pizza & Craft Beer 🍕🍺). Each week, we experiment with bold new pizza creations and pair them with the perfect drink. This week’s mashup? An absolute flavor bomb: Cheeseburger Pizza paired with a crisp, local brew from Armor Brewing.

It’s indulgent, nostalgic, and ridiculously delicious — a combination of two of the best comfort foods on the planet. And trust us, it tastes even better than it sounds.

🍔 Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe

This cheeseburger pizza hits all the right notes — juicy, cheesy, tangy, and loaded with flavor. The magic is in the toppings, and the combination gives you that unmistakable burger experience with a pizza twist.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Pizza dough – Store bought or homemade

• Sesame seeds – Brushed onto the crust for a classic burger bun touch

• Ground beef – We picked ours up from Local Yocal, our favorite local butcher

• Onion – Sautéed until soft and golden

• Cheddar cheese – Sharp and melty

• Condiments – A drizzle of mayo, ketchup, and yellow mustard adds that burger flavor punch

• Pickles – Thinly sliced dill pickles bring the whole thing together

Pro Tip: Brush the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds before baking to give it that burger bun feel!

🍺 Craft Beer Pairing: Armor Brewing

Instead of a cocktail this time, we grabbed a local craft beer from Armor Brewing, and it was the perfect match. The beer was smooth and balanced, with just the right amount of hop bitterness to cut through the richness of the pizza.

Whether you're a beer connoisseur or just love a cold one with your pie, this pairing is a no-brainer. It elevated the meal while still keeping it relaxed and low-key — just the way we like our P&C Nights.

Why We Love This One

• Combines two of the best comfort foods ever created

• Perfect balance of rich, tangy, cheesy, and crunchy

• Ground beef from Local Yocal adds a fresh, local touch

• Great with craft beer (especially from local spots like Armor Brewing)

• Feels indulgent but fun — ideal for a weekend tradition

This Cheeseburger Pizza Night might just be our favorite P&C yet. If you’re looking to mix up your next pizza night with something unexpected (but still totally craveable), this is the one.

Up Next: Pizza & Champagne 🥂

Stay tuned for next week’s P&C — we’re going back to the classics with a little sparkle. Yep, Pizza & Champagne is making a comeback, and we can’t wait to share what’s on the menu.