Description
If you love both pizza and burgers, this Pepperoni Pizza Burger is your new go-to! It combines juicy beef and Italian sausage patties with gooey mozzarella or provolone cheese, flavorful pizza sauce, crispy pepperoni, and fresh basil. The result is a handheld burger that delivers all the bold, indulgent flavors of pizza. Perfect for a fun, satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 8 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 32 slices pepperoni
- 8 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and Italian sausage. Mix well and form into 8 equal-sized patties.
- Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- While the patties cook, melt the butter and mix in garlic salt. Brush the garlic butter mixture onto the insides of the hamburger buns.
- Toast the buns on the grill or in a skillet until golden brown.
- Once patties are almost done, spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each patty. Top with a slice of cheese and 4 pepperoni slices. Cover to melt the cheese.
- Assemble the burgers by placing the patties on the toasted buns. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For spicy pepperoni lovers, add a few spicy pepperoni slices to amp up the heat.
- If you’re looking for a veggie twist, swap the meat for grilled vegetables like mushrooms, peppers, and onions.
- For a different flavor, try different cheeses like cheddar, gouda, or a cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled or Skillet-cooked
- Cuisine: American, Italian
