Description
These Pizza Burgers combine the best of both worlds – juicy burgers with all the flavors of a delicious pizza. Perfect for a fun twist on a classic cheeseburger!
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup pizza sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 slices pepperoni (optional)
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for toasting buns)
- grated Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill or Skillet: Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Mix Burger Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Form into 4 burger patties.
- Cook Burger Patties: Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side. Top each patty with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. Add pepperoni slices if using. Melt cheese by covering the pan or grill.
- Toast Buns: Toast the buns with olive oil or butter until golden.
- Assemble Burgers: Place cheesy, saucy patty on toasted bun. Add extra pizza sauce if desired. Garnish with Parmesan and basil.
Notes
- You can customize with your favorite pizza toppings like sautéed mushrooms, olives, or green peppers.
- Try using marinara or spicy arrabbiata sauce for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
