Description
These Pizza Burgers combine the best of two classic favorites: juicy hamburger patties seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and optional pizza-style toppings. Quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner, these burgers bring the flavors of pizza right into a handheld, meaty delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
Optional Toppings
- Sliced pepperoni
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers
- Onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly and shape the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat or preheat a grill. Place the patties on the hot surface and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Add Pizza Toppings: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over the top of each cooked patty. Then, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each patty along with any desired optional toppings like sliced pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions.
- Melt the Cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid or close the grill lid to trap heat, allowing the cheese and toppings to melt and meld with the patty for about 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the Burgers: Once the cheese is melted, transfer each pizza-topped patty onto a hamburger bun. Serve the burgers immediately while hot and enjoy the fusion of pizza flavors in a burger form.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding any classic pizza ingredients.
- Ensure the patties are cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for safe consumption.
- Using a lid while melting cheese helps achieve a nice, gooey finish.
- To add extra flavor, toast the hamburger buns lightly before assembling.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick meal the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
