Description
Pizza Burgers are a delicious mashup of two classic favorites, combining the flavors of pizza with the convenience of a burger. These cheesy burgers are loaded with savory seasonings, gooey melted cheese, and zesty pizza sauce for a fun twist on a traditional burger.
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
For assembly:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni (optional)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Mix ground beef with seasonings and form into patties. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side.
- Heat sauce: Warm pizza sauce in a saucepan, adding pepperoni if desired.
- Toast buns: Brush buns with oil or butter and toast until golden.
- Assemble: Place cooked patties on buns, top with sauce, cheeses, and broil until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Top with remaining bun halves and serve hot.
Notes
- Customize with sautéed mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the pizza sauce.
