Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Pizza Burgers! This delightful mashup combines the juicy goodness of a traditional burger with the classic flavors of pizza, featuring savory beef, gooey cheese, and zesty pepperoni. Perfect for family dinners, casual gatherings, or game day, these burgers promise to impress everyone at your table. With easy preparation and customizable options, you can elevate your grilling game and satisfy your cravings for both burgers and pizza in one delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 hamburger buns
- 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 black pepper. Shape into four patties.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toast the hamburger buns on a baking sheet until golden brown.
- Grill each patty for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked to your preference.
- Warm pizza sauce over low heat in a small saucepan while grilling the patties.
- Assemble by spreading pizza sauce on toasted bottom buns, topping with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Broil until melted.
- Place grilled patties on top of the cheesy base, add more sauce and toppings, then broil again until everything is bubbly.
- Serve immediately by topping with the bun halves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg