Description
These Old School Pizza Burgers are a nostalgic twist on classic pizza flavors, combining seasoned ground beef and Italian sausage with gooey cheese and savory toppings, all baked to perfection on a hearty bun. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun weekend lunch!
Ingredients
For the Pizza Meat Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 hamburger buns or sandwich rolls, split
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Cook the Meat: Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet. Add green pepper, onion, and seasonings. Stir in pizza sauce and cheeses.
- Assemble: Place bun halves on the baking sheet. Spoon meat mixture onto each bottom bun half. Top with mozzarella. Bake until cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy hot, open-faced or as a sandwich.
Notes
- These pizza burgers are great for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
- Try adding pepperoni or olives for a twist.
- Toasting the buns before assembling adds extra crunch.
