Description
Old School Pizza Burgers combine the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the savory taste of pizza sauce and Italian seasoning, all baked to melty perfection on soft burger buns. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or casual gathering, delivering a comforting and flavorful meal in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
For Assembly
- 6 burger buns, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the assembled pizza burgers.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef thoroughly, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the mixture from being greasy.
- Season and Sauce: Stir in the Italian seasoning into the cooked beef. Then add the pizza sauce and mix well. Allow this mixture to simmer gently until it thickens slightly, enhancing the flavors.
- Prepare Buns: Arrange the burger bun halves on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing up to receive the toppings.
- Assemble: Spread the beef and pizza sauce mixture evenly over each bun half. Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese generously on top of the beef layer.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, add the top halves of the buns, and allow them to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the melty and savory pizza burgers.
Notes
- You can substitute sharp cheddar cheese with mozzarella for a more traditional pizza flavor.
- For extra zest, add sliced pepperoni or olives on top before baking.
- Serve with a side salad or veggies to balance the meal.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free buns.
- Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated for a quick snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
