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Bite into these pizza burgers and you'll get that cheesy pizza flavor wrapped in the hearty bite of a burger. They're super fast and perfect for when your family wants comfort food and you don't feel like fussing. Definitely a hit—easy enough for any night.
I came up with pizza burgers the first night my kids asked for pizza and all I had was burger meat. Now it's requested at every cookout since everyone can make it just how they like.
Tasty Ingredients
- Sliced pepperoni: packs all the bold pizza flavor go with thicker or turkey slices if you want a twist
- Hamburger buns: keep your tasty toppings together grab a soft roll that'll hold up but still feel fluffy
- Pizza sauce: loads each bite with tangy tomato flavor if you can find unsweetened sauce that's even better
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: melts for perfect cheese pulls grab whole milk cheese if you can for extra richness
- Italian seasoning: gives a herby punch go for blends that smell really fresh
- Salt and pepper: bring out the flavors flaky salt and cracking your own pepper is worth it
- Ground beef: makes a juicy, flavorful patty look for a mix that's not too lean so it stays moist
Simple Step-by-Step
- Serve Hot:
- Hand them out right away while the cheese is still gooey and melty grab your favorite sides and dig in
- Assemble the Burgers:
- Pop each hot patty on a toasted bun stack on extra cheese or sauce if you’re feeling it
- Toast the Buns:
- Plop the cut sides of your buns on the grill for a minute or two till crisped and golden careful they can go from toasted to burned quick
- Add Toppings:
- With about a minute left, dump a spoon or two of sauce over each patty load on mozzarella and pepperoni then close the grill lid so the cheese gets melty
- Grill the Burgers:
- Put patties on a preheated grill over medium high go five to six minutes per side until they're juicy with nice grill marks and not pink in the middle
- Shape the Patties:
- Split the beef mix into four make each into a thick patty the same width as your buns press a little dip in the middle so they don’t puff up
- Mix the Beef:
- Drop ground beef into a big bowl add in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and gently toss it together with your hands don’t squish it too hard
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I can’t get enough of that moment when the grill lifts up and it smells like a pizza party from the cheese and pepperoni. Mozzarella’s the best for those stretchy cheese pulls inside every hot burger bite.
Leftover Storage
Pop any extra patties in a container with a tight lid and keep them in the fridge for three days. Warm ‘em slowly in the oven so the cheese stays gooey. Keep your buns in a different spot so they don’t get soggy and toast them up again just before you eat.
Swaps and Options
Switch out beef for ground turkey, chicken, or even a plant based patty if you want. Try provolone or fresh basil for a different twist or toss some hot pepperoni or red pepper flakes into the sauce to light things up.
Serving Ideas
Pair them with a crisp salad, roasted veggies, or just some classic oven fries. Make minis for sliders at parties or even dunk them in tomato soup for something cozy.
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Background and Fun Facts
These burgers started popping up in American kitchens around the mid 1900s when Italian American dishes hit big. Mashing up pizza and burgers is a fun way home cooks played around with comfort food flavors everyone knows.
Recipe FAQs
- → What’s the trick to getting patties that aren’t dry?
Stick to beef that isn’t too lean, don’t squish everything together too much, and take the burgers off the heat just after they turn medium for the juiciest bite.
- → Is there something else I can use instead of beef?
Definitely. Try using ground turkey or go for a plant-based patty if you want to keep it lighter but still keep that yummy taste.
- → Which cheese should I pick for pizza burgers?
Mozzarella melts like a dream, but tossing in some provolone or your favorite cheese mix gives even more cheesy flavor.
- → How do I keep the bread from turning soggy?
Toast the buns for a minute on the grill. They’ll stay sturdy, soaking up all the good stuff without falling apart.
- → What other toppings mix well with these burgers?
Stick with pepperoni or try fun extras like mushrooms you’ve cooked up, olives, or some sweet peppers to really play up those pizza feels.
- → What should I do with leftovers?
Chill the toppings and patties in separate containers and heat things up again before building your burger so things stay fresh and tasty.