Mini Pizza Burgers 🍔🍕
When two classic comfort foods collide, you get these Mini Pizza Burgers—a delicious combination of cheesy pizza goodness and juicy burgers. These little bites of heaven are perfect for weeknight dinners, game day snacks, or any occasion where flavor is a priority. With a crispy bun, flavorful toppings, and ooey-gooey melted cheese, this recipe is bound to be a hit!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Mini Pizza Burgers are easy to make and versatile, offering endless opportunities to customize with your favorite toppings. Whether you’re serving them as a main dish or a fun party appetizer, they’re guaranteed to please both pizza and burger lovers.
Mini Pizza Burgers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 small hamburger buns or English muffins (split)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup pepperoni slices or cooked sausage (optional)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional toppings: sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, or onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Form small burger patties, about the size of your buns or muffins.
- Cook the Patties:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Assemble the Mini Pizza Burgers:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the bun halves or English muffins on a baking sheet, cut side up.
- Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each bun half.
- Place a cooked burger patty on top of the sauce.
- Add your chosen toppings (e.g., pepperoni, sausage, or vegetables).
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella and a little Parmesan cheese over each burger.
- Bake:
- Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and serve hot. Add extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping if desired!
Tips for Perfect Mini Pizza Burgers
- Customize Your Toppings: Try different cheeses, sauces, or toppings to mix things up.
- Toast the Buns: For an extra layer of flavor, lightly toast the buns before assembling.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Make the burger patties ahead of time and assemble the pizza burgers when ready to bake.
Why These Mini Pizza Burgers Are a Must-Try
This recipe is a fun and creative twist on two classics, combining the best of both worlds. The juicy burger base pairs perfectly with the savory pizza sauce, gooey cheese, and endless topping possibilities. Whether you’re cooking for a party, your family, or just yourself, these Mini Pizza Burgers will become a regular on your menu!
Have you made these Mini Pizza Burgers? Let me know how they turned out in the comments, and don’t forget to share your favorite toppings!
Mini Pizza Burgers: The Perfect Mash-Up for Dinner or Game Night
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups pizza sauce
- 1 cup pepperoni slices or cooked sausage (optional)
- 4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 mini burger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
- Form the beef mixture into small patties that fit the size of the mini burger buns.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- While the patties are cooking, warm the pizza sauce in a separate saucepan.
- Once the patties are cooked, place them on a baking sheet. Top each patty with pizza sauce, pepperoni slices, and a generous helping of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and place each patty on a mini bun. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Mini Pizza Burgers!
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