Description
Pizza Burgers are a fun, delicious, and easy twist on two favorite comfort foods—pizza and burgers. Imagine the hearty goodness of a juicy burger topped with all your favorite pizza ingredients: gooey melted mozzarella cheese, savory tomato sauce, and a medley of toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, or bell peppers. These pizza-inspired burgers are perfect for a casual family dinner, a backyard BBQ, or a quick weeknight meal. They’re a great way to satisfy both your pizza and burger cravings in one bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Gather these ingredients to make your Pizza Burgers:
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey for a lighter version)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
- Olive oil for grilling or pan-frying
Instructions
Prepare the Burger Patties:
- Season the Meat: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef (or turkey), garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Form the Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties that are slightly larger than the size of your buns (they will shrink while cooking).
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface with olive oil and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
- Toast the Buns: While the patties are cooking, slice the hamburger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster. This adds extra flavor and prevents the buns from becoming soggy.
- Top with Pizza Sauce: Once the patties are done, place each burger on the bottom half of a toasted bun. Spoon a generous amount of pizza sauce on top of each patty.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, and add your desired pizza toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.).
- Melt the Cheese: If you like your cheese extra melty, cover the burgers with a lid for 1-2 minutes or place them under the broiler for a few seconds until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve the Pizza Burgers:
- Top with the Bun: Place the top half of the toasted bun on the burger and serve immediately. Garnish with extra pizza sauce if desired, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 30g