Description
These Christmas Pizza Burgers combine the best of pizza flavors with juicy beef patties, topped with melted mozzarella and classic pizza toppings for a festive and delicious twist on traditional burgers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
Sauce
- ½ cup pizza sauce
Optional Toppings
- Sliced pepperoni
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers
- Onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly and form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat or preheat a grill. Place the patties on the cooking surface and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked to your preferred level of doneness.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over each cooked patty. Then, place one slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each sauced patty. Add any desired optional toppings such as sliced pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions.
- Melt the Cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid or close the grill lid to create steam, allowing the mozzarella cheese to melt smoothly over the patties. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer each cheesy pizza burger onto a hamburger bun. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- For a juicier burger, avoid pressing down on the patties while cooking.
- Customize your optional toppings to suit personal preferences or dietary needs.
- Using a lid helps melt the cheese quickly without drying out the meat.
- Buns can be lightly toasted if preferred before assembling.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated and used within 2 days.
