Easy Nostalgic Pizza Burgers (Printer-Friendly Version)
Burger patties layered with pizza toppings broiled until bubbly—an easy, cheesy comfort meal for any occasion.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Burger Patties
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500 g ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
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1 large egg
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50 g Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Sauce and Toppings
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150 ml pizza sauce
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120 g low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
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30 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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40 g pepperoni slices
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0.5 green bell pepper, diced
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30 g sliced black olives
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0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Assembly
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4 brioche or sesame burger buns
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35 g unsalted butter, softened
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Fresh basil leaves, to garnish
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently by hand just until evenly blended.
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Divide the mixture into four portions. Shape each into a thick patty. Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side, until well browned and interior temperature reaches 71°C. Let patties rest briefly off-heat.
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Lightly spread butter on the cut side of each bun. Toast buns, buttered side down, in a hot skillet or under a broiler until golden and crisp.
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Place a cooked patty on each bun bottom. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of pizza sauce over each patty. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella and Parmesan. Add pepperoni, diced pepper, olives, and optional red pepper flakes. Arrange assembled burgers on a tray.
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Broil burgers for 1–2 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
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Top with torn fresh basil leaves. Complete with bun tops and serve immediately while hot and melty.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Grate your own mozzarella for a superior melt and fresher flavor—the added starch in pre-shredded cheese can affect texture.
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Do not press on the patties during cooking to preserve juiciness.
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Leftovers reheat best in an oven or toaster oven to maintain crisp buns.