Description
Pizza Burgers combine the flavors of a classic pizza with a juicy burger for a delicious twist on a traditional favorite. These burgers are loaded with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce, creating a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for a fun dinner with family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12–16 slices pepperoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill or Skillet: Heat the grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Prepare the Patties: Mix the ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 patties.
- Cook the Patties: Grill or cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Add Toppings: Spoon pizza sauce on each patty, then sprinkle with mozzarella and top with pepperoni. Melt the cheese by covering the pan or grill.
- Toast the Buns: Optionally, toast the buns with olive oil until golden.
- Assemble the Burgers: Place the patties on the buns and serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with garlic butter on the buns before toasting.
- Customize with toppings like mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers for a ‘supreme pizza’ twist.
- Opt for turkey or plant-based patties for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
