Description

Old School Pizza Burgers combine the nostalgic flavors of pizza and burgers in one easy, cheesy, open-faced sandwich that’s perfect for quick dinners and family meals.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
1 cup pizza sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns, split
Optional: 16 slices pepperoni
Optional: 2 tbsp melted butter for brushing buns

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Instructions

Preheat the oven broiler. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
Add pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Place the hamburger bun halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Optionally, brush with melted butter.
Spoon the beef and sauce mixture evenly onto each bun half.
Top each with shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices if using.
Broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Use firmer buns or toast them first to prevent sogginess.
Keep a close eye when broiling to avoid burning the cheese.
You can double the batch and freeze extras for later meals.
Try different cheeses or toppings to customize the flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 open-faced burger
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 55mg