Description
Pizza Burgers combine the best of two beloved classics—pizza and burgers—into one delicious, cheesy, and savory meal. This recipe features juicy beef patties infused with pizza sauce and Italian seasonings, topped with melted mozzarella and pepperoni slices, all sandwiched between buttery, toasted buns. Perfect for parties, game nights, or a fun twist on traditional burger night, these pizza burgers bring a flavorful Italian-American fusion to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Patties
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup pizza sauce (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped pepperoni
Buns and Toppings
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Optional toppings: extra cheese, sliced olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet: Heat your grill or a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the burgers and toasting the buns.
- Prepare the burger mixture: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and ½ cup of pizza sauce. Mix until just combined to keep the patties tender.
- Form patties and cook: Shape the mixture into four equal-sized burger patties. Place them on the hot grill or skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Add cheese and pepperoni: During the last minute of cooking, top each patty evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Cover the grill or skillet with a lid to allow the cheese to melt properly.
- Toast the buns: While the patties cook, spread softened butter on the cut sides of the hamburger buns and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Toast them face-down on the grill or in a skillet until they turn golden and slightly crisp.
- Assemble the pizza burgers: Place each cheesy pepperoni burger patty onto a toasted bun bottom. Add extra pizza sauce or any preferred toppings like olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers. Cap with the top bun and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These pizza burgers are perfect for parties, game nights, or adding a fun twist to regular burger night.
- For extra flavor, try swapping out hamburger buns with garlic bread buns or sprinkle some Parmesan cheese over the patties before cooking.
- Customize with your favorite pizza toppings such as mushrooms, olives, or bell peppers to make them your own.
