Description
These Pizza Burgers are a delightful fusion of two classic favorites – pizza and burgers. Juicy beef patties seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, smothered in pizza sauce, and topped with gooey melted cheese, all sandwiched between buttery buns. Customize with your favorite pizza toppings for a fun and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembly:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)
- Optional toppings: sliced pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives
Instructions
- Preheat the Skillet or Grill: Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat.
- Prepare the Patties: Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Shape into 4 patties.
- Cook the Patties: Cook patties for about 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Assemble the Burgers: Spoon pizza sauce over each patty, top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Melt cheese for 1–2 minutes. Toast buns if desired.
- Finalize and Serve: Place patties on bottom buns, add optional toppings, and cover with top buns. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a fun twist, consider using garlic bread as buns or bake open-faced for a pizza melt-style sandwich.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
