Pizza Burgers Recipe

Ground beef: The base of your burger, providing a rich and juicy texture.

Pizza sauce: Adds the classic pizza flavor to your burgers.

Burger buns: Holds everything together and provides a soft, chewy texture.

Shredded mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully over the patties, adding a creamy, cheesy layer.

Italian seasoning: A blend of herbs that enhances the pizza flavor.

Garlic powder: Adds a subtle garlic flavor to the patties.

Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the patties.

Black pepper: Adds a hint of spice and depth to the patties.

When forming the patties, make a slight indentation in the center of each one. This helps the burgers cook more evenly and prevents them from puffing up in the middle. Additionally, when adding the pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese during the last minute of cooking, cover the grill or skillet with a lid or aluminum foil to create a mini-oven effect. This ensures the cheese melts perfectly and the flavors meld together beautifully.

• ground beef - Substitute with ground turkey: Ground turkey is a leaner option and provides a similar texture and flavor profile.

• pizza sauce - Substitute with marinara sauce: Marinara sauce has a similar tomato base and seasoning, making it a suitable alternative.

• burger buns - Substitute with whole wheat buns: Whole wheat buns add more fiber and nutrients while maintaining the structure needed for a burger.

• shredded mozzarella cheese - Substitute with shredded provolone cheese: Provolone melts well and has a mild flavor that complements the other ingredients.

• italian seasoning - Substitute with herbes de Provence: Herbes de Provence offers a similar blend of herbs that can enhance the flavor of the dish.

• garlic powder - Substitute with fresh minced garlic: Fresh minced garlic provides a more robust and aromatic garlic flavor.

• salt - Substitute with sea salt: Sea salt can offer a slightly different texture and a more nuanced flavor.

• black pepper - Substitute with white pepper: White pepper has a milder flavor and can be used to maintain the seasoning balance.

• Allow the pizza burgers to cool completely before storing. This prevents condensation, which can make the burger buns soggy.
• Wrap each burger patty individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. This helps to maintain their flavor and moisture.
• Place the wrapped patties in an airtight container or a resealable freezer bag. If using a freezer bag, try to remove as much air as possible before sealing.
• Store the burger buns separately to keep them from becoming soggy. You can place them in a resealable bag or an airtight container.
• Label the containers or bags with the date to keep track of their freshness.
• For freezing, place the wrapped patties and buns in the freezer. They can be stored for up to 2-3 months.
• To reheat, thaw the pizza burgers in the refrigerator overnight. This ensures even reheating.
• Reheat the patties in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through. If using a microwave, cover the patties with a microwave-safe cover to retain moisture.
• Toast the burger buns separately in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
• Assemble the pizza burgers as per the original recipe and enjoy.

• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the pizza burgers on a baking sheet and cover them loosely with aluminum foil to prevent the mozzarella cheese from drying out. Heat for about 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.

• For a quicker method, use a microwave. Place the pizza burgers on a microwave-safe plate and cover them with a microwave-safe lid or another plate to retain moisture. Heat on medium power for 1-2 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.

• If you prefer a crispy bun, use a toaster oven. Preheat the toaster oven to 350°F. Separate the burger buns from the patties and place them on the rack. Heat the patties on a baking sheet for 10 minutes, adding the buns for the last 3-5 minutes to toast them.

• For stovetop reheating, use a skillet over medium heat. Add a splash of water to the skillet and cover it with a lid to create steam, which helps to reheat the pizza burgers evenly. Heat for about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.

• If you have an air fryer, preheat it to 350°F. Place the pizza burgers in the basket and heat for 5-7 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure they are warming evenly. This method will keep the burger buns crispy.

• For a grill method, preheat your grill to medium heat. Wrap the pizza burgers in aluminum foil to prevent them from drying out. Grill for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are heated through.

• Grill: Used to cook the patties over medium-high heat, giving them a nice char and smoky flavor.

• Skillet: An alternative to the grill, perfect for cooking the patties on the stovetop.

• Mixing bowl: Used to combine the ground beef with the seasonings.

• Spatula: Essential for flipping the patties on the grill or in the skillet.

• Measuring spoons: Used to measure out the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

• Cheese grater: If you're shredding mozzarella cheese from a block, this tool will be necessary.

• Tongs: Useful for handling the burger buns while toasting them on the grill or in the skillet.

• Lid: Needed to cover the skillet or grill to help melt the cheese on the patties.

• Plate: For assembling the burgers and serving them immediately.

Pre-mix the seasoning: Combine italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper ahead of time to save minutes during preparation.

Use pre-made pizza sauce: Opt for store-bought pizza sauce to cut down on cooking time.

Shred cheese in advance: Pre-shred the mozzarella cheese and store it in the fridge for quick access.

Form patties ahead: Shape the ground beef into patties the night before and refrigerate.

Toast buns together: Toast all burger buns simultaneously on a baking sheet in the oven to save time.