Old School Pizza Burgers are a nostalgic twist on a classic comfort food. These delicious burgers combine the flavors of pizza with the convenience of a burger, making them a family favorite.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Burger Patties:
1pound ground beef
1/2pound ground pork (or more beef)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
1cup pizza sauce (plus more for topping)
1cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 hamburger buns or English muffins
Butter or olive oil for toasting
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook Patties: Brown ground beef and ground pork in a skillet. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Add pizza sauce, simmer, then stir in cheeses until melted.
Toast Buns: Toast buns in the oven until crisp.
Assemble: Spoon meat mixture over toasted buns. Top with extra cheese and sauce.
Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Serve: Enjoy with a side salad, fries, or tater tots.
Notes
These pizza burgers are freezer-friendly.
Customize with additional toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, or olives.