Pizza Burgers Recipe

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

Burger buns: These hold your burger together and add a soft, slightly sweet contrast to the savory ingredients.

Pizza sauce: Adds the classic pizza flavor with its blend of tomatoes, herbs, and spices.

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

Italian seasoning: A mix of herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme that enhances the pizza flavor.

To ensure your burger patties cook evenly and remain juicy, make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb before cooking. 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.

• ground beef - Substitute with ground chicken: Ground chicken is a lighter alternative and absorbs flavors well.

• burger buns - Substitute with whole wheat buns: Whole wheat buns add more fiber and nutrients to the meal.

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

• pizza sauce - Substitute with marinara sauce: Marinara sauce has a similar flavor profile and can be used interchangeably.

• pizza sauce - Substitute with tomato paste mixed with herbs: Tomato paste mixed with Italian herbs can mimic the taste of pizza sauce.

• shredded mozzarella cheese - Substitute with shredded cheddar cheese: Cheddar cheese melts well and adds a sharp flavor.

• shredded mozzarella cheese - Substitute with vegan mozzarella: Vegan mozzarella is a dairy-free alternative that melts similarly to regular mozzarella.

• 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 dried oregano and basil: A mix of dried oregano and basil can replicate the flavors found in Italian seasoning.

• Allow the pizza burgers to cool completely before storing. This prevents condensation, which can make the burger buns soggy.

• Wrap each burger individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. This helps to maintain their shape and prevents them from sticking together.

• Place the wrapped pizza burgers in an airtight container or a resealable plastic bag. This adds an extra layer of protection against freezer burn and keeps them fresh.

• Label the container or bag with the date. This ensures you know how long they have been stored, as pizza burgers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

• When ready to reheat, unwrap the pizza burgers and place them on a baking sheet.

• For reheating from the refrigerator, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

• For reheating from the freezer, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. You may need to cover them with aluminum foil for the first 10 minutes to prevent the buns from becoming too crispy.

• Alternatively, you can reheat the pizza burgers in a microwave. Place them on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on medium power for 1-2 minutes if refrigerated, or 3-4 minutes if frozen, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.

• If you prefer a crispy bun, you can toast the buns separately in a toaster oven or on a skillet while reheating the patties.

• Oven Method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wrap each pizza burger in aluminum foil to retain moisture.
  3. Place the wrapped burgers on a baking sheet.
  4. Heat in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burger is heated through.
  5. Unwrap and enjoy your reheated pizza burgers.

• Skillet Method:

  1. Preheat a 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 to trap the heat.
  4. Heat for about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cheese is melted and the burger is warmed through.
  5. Serve hot and savor the flavors.

• Microwave Method:

  1. Place the pizza burger on a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
  3. Microwave on medium power for 1-2 minutes, checking halfway through.
  4. Continue heating in 30-second intervals until the cheese is melted and the burger is hot.
  5. Let it sit for a minute before serving to allow the heat to distribute evenly.

• Air Fryer Method:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pizza burgers in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  3. Heat for about 5-7 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.
  4. Once the cheese is melted and the burger is hot, remove and serve immediately.

• Toaster Oven Method:

  1. Preheat your toaster oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pizza burgers on a baking tray.
  3. Heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burger is thoroughly heated.
  4. Enjoy your reheated pizza burgers with a crispy bun.

• Skillet: Used to cook the ground beef patties over medium heat.

• Spatula: Handy for flipping the patties while they cook in the skillet.

• Oven: Preheated to broil for melting the cheese on the burgers.

• Baking sheet: Used to place the burgers on for broiling in the oven.

• Measuring cup: Useful for measuring out the pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.

• Mixing bowl: Optional, but can be used to mix the ground beef with seasonings before forming patties.

• Knife: For slicing the burger buns if they are not pre-sliced.

• Cutting board: A surface to place the burger buns while slicing.

• Tongs: Useful for handling the hot patties and placing them on the buns.

• Oven mitts: Essential for safely handling the hot baking sheet when removing it from the oven.

Pre-make the patties: Form and season the ground beef patties ahead of time and store them in the fridge.

Use store-bought pizza sauce: Save time by using pre-made pizza sauce instead of making your own.

Shred cheese in advance: Shred the mozzarella cheese beforehand and keep it in an airtight container.

Toast buns while cooking patties: Toast the burger buns in the oven while the patties are cooking in the skillet.

Assemble ingredients: Lay out all your ingredients before you start cooking to streamline the process.