Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Burgers are a delicious twist on classic burgers, infused with the flavors of pizza. Juicy beef patties are seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, stuffed with gooey mozzarella, chopped pepperoni, and topped with more cheese. Perfect for a fun family dinner or a backyard barbecue!
Ingredients
Scale
For the patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni
For serving:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: extra pepperoni slices, fresh basil, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or skillet: Preheat grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- Prepare the patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and pizza sauce. Gently fold in shredded mozzarella and chopped pepperoni. Shape into 4 patties.
- Cook the patties: Brush grill or skillet with olive oil. Cook burgers for 4–5 minutes per side or until fully cooked through. Top each patty with a slice of mozzarella or provolone in the last minute of cooking to melt the cheese.
- Assemble the burgers: Toast the hamburger buns. Spread pizza sauce on the bottom half of each bun, place a patty on top, and add extra toppings if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- For a crispier texture, pan-fry some pepperoni and add it as a topping.
- These burgers can also be made indoors using a grill pan or broiler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
