Pizza Burgers Recipe

Ground beef: The base of your burger, providing a rich and savory flavor.

Pizza sauce: Adds the classic pizza flavor with its tangy and slightly sweet taste.

Shredded mozzarella cheese: Melts beautifully over the patties, giving that gooey, cheesy goodness.

Burger buns: The vessel for your pizza burgers, providing a soft and slightly sweet contrast to the savory patties.

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

Garlic powder: Adds a subtle garlic flavor that complements the other seasonings.

Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the patties.

Pepper: Adds a bit of heat and depth to the flavor profile.

To ensure your burger patties cook evenly, make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb before placing them on the grill or skillet. This helps the patties maintain their shape and prevents them from puffing up in the middle.

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

• ground beef - Substitute with ground chicken: Ground chicken is a lighter alternative that still offers a meaty texture.

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

• pizza sauce - Substitute with pesto sauce: Pesto sauce offers a different but delicious flavor profile with its basil and garlic notes.

• shredded mozzarella cheese - Substitute with shredded cheddar cheese: Cheddar cheese melts well and provides a slightly sharper flavor.

• shredded mozzarella cheese - Substitute with shredded provolone cheese: Provolone cheese has a similar melting quality and a mild, creamy flavor.

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

• burger buns - Substitute with lettuce wraps: Lettuce wraps are a low-carb alternative that adds a fresh, crisp texture.

• italian seasoning - Substitute with herbes de Provence: Herbes de Provence offers a similar blend of herbs with a slightly different flavor profile.

• italian seasoning - Substitute with oregano and basil: Combining oregano and basil can mimic the flavor of Italian seasoning.

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

• garlic powder - Substitute with onion powder: Onion powder offers a different but complementary flavor to garlic.

• salt - Substitute with soy sauce: Soy sauce adds a salty flavor along with a bit of umami richness.

• pepper - Substitute with crushed red pepper flakes: Crushed red pepper flakes add a bit of heat and spice in addition to the peppery flavor.

• 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 maintain their flavor and prevents freezer burn.
• Place the wrapped patties in an airtight container or a freezer-safe zip-top bag. Label with the date to keep track of freshness.
• Store the burger buns separately in a sealed container or zip-top bag to keep them from getting too hard or soggy.
• For reheating, thaw the pizza burgers in the refrigerator overnight. This ensures even reheating and maintains the texture.
• Reheat the patties in a skillet over medium heat, or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through. Add a bit of pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese on top during the last few minutes to refresh the flavors.
• Toast the burger buns in the oven or on a skillet until golden brown before assembling the pizza burgers.
• Enjoy your reheated pizza burgers with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato slices, or pickles for added crunch and flavor.

• Oven Method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pizza burgers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. Cover the burgers loosely with foil to prevent the cheese from burning.
  4. Heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the burgers are warmed through.
  5. For a crispy bun, remove the foil in the last 5 minutes of reheating.

• Microwave Method:

  1. Place the pizza burgers on a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or another plate to avoid splatters.
  3. Heat on medium power for 1-2 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.
  4. If the cheese isn't fully melted, continue heating in 30-second increments until done.

• Skillet Method:

  1. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add a small amount of olive oil or butter to the skillet.
  3. Place the pizza burgers in the skillet and cover with a lid.
  4. Heat for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the burgers are thoroughly warmed and the cheese is melted.

• Air Fryer Method:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pizza burgers in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap.
  3. Heat for 3-5 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.
  4. If needed, add an extra minute or two until the burgers are hot and the cheese is melted.

• Toaster Oven Method:

  1. Preheat your toaster oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pizza burgers on the toaster oven tray.
  3. Cover loosely with foil to prevent the cheese from burning.
  4. Heat for about 10-12 minutes, removing the foil in the last 3-4 minutes for a crispy bun.

• Grill: Used to cook the patties, providing a smoky flavor and grill marks.

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

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

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

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

• Cheese grater: If you are shredding mozzarella cheese from a block.

• Basting brush: Useful for spreading pizza sauce evenly on the patties.

• Tongs: Handy for toasting the burger buns on the grill or skillet.

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

Prepare ingredients in advance: Measure and mix the ground beef with seasonings ahead of time to streamline the cooking process.

Use pre-made pizza sauce: Opt for store-bought pizza sauce to save time on preparation.

Shred cheese beforehand: Shred the mozzarella cheese in advance and store it in the fridge until needed.

Preheat grill or skillet: Ensure your grill or skillet is preheated to save cooking time.

Toast buns simultaneously: Toast the burger buns while the patties are cooking to save a step.