Description
These Pizza Burgers combine the best of both worlds – juicy burgers infused with Italian flavors and topped with classic pizza ingredients. A fun twist on a traditional cheeseburger that’s perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Ingredients
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Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Optional: fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or a skillet: Over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the burger patties: Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into 4 patties.
- Cook the patties: Grill or cook for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Toast the buns: Butter the insides of the buns and toast until golden brown.
- Assemble the burgers: Top patties with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Melt cheese, then place on buns and sprinkle with Parmesan. Garnish with basil.
Notes
- Experiment with different pizza toppings for variety.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic fries for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
