Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these mouthwatering Pizza Burgers, a delightful blend of classic cheeseburgers and your favorite pizza flavors. Juicy beef patties are topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, zesty pepperoni, and savory pizza sauce, all nestled between toasted hamburger buns. Perfect for game nights, casual gatherings, or family dinners, these Pizza Burgers are not only easy to prepare in just 30 minutes but are also customizable to suit every palate. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd or simply craving something delicious, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean / 20% fat)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16–24 slices pepperoni
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; form into four equal patties.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toast buns on a baking sheet until golden brown.
- Grill the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to your preference.
- Warm pizza sauce in a small saucepan over low heat; spread half on the bottom halves of the buns. Add half of the cheese and pepperoni, broil until melted.
- Assemble by placing each patty on its bun bottom, adding more sauce, cheese, and pepperoni on top; broil again until everything is gooey and delicious.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg