Ah, the Pizza Burger — the perfect mashup of two comfort foods! 🍔🍕 It’s a juicy burger topped with classic pizza ingredients like marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni (optional). Here’s a delicious way to make it at home:
🍔 Pizza Burger
(Serves 4)
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 4 burger buns
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8–12 slices pepperoni (optional)
- Toppings: fresh basil, sliced olives, or sautéed mushrooms (optional)
- Olive oil or butter for toasting buns
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the patties:
- Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Form into 4 equal patties.
- Cook the burgers:
- Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
- Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side (or until desired doneness).
- Add pizza toppings:
- During the last 1–2 minutes of cooking, spoon marinara sauce over each patty.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and add pepperoni slices if using.
- Cover the skillet or close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Toast the buns:
- Lightly brush buns with olive oil or butter.
- Toast on a skillet or grill until golden.
- Assemble the pizza burger:
- Place burger on the bun.
- Add optional toppings like basil or mushrooms.
- Serve hot with fries, salad, or your favorite sides.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Spicy pizza burger: Add crushed red pepper flakes or a slice of jalapeño.
- Extra cheesy: Use provolone or a mix of mozzarella and cheddar.
- Vegetarian: Use a veggie patty or portobello mushroom cap instead of beef.
- Mini sliders: Make smaller patties for a pizza burger party platter.
I can also give a “deep-dish” pizza burger version where the burger is stuffed with cheese and sauce inside for a super indulgent twist.
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