Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for mini pizza burgers that combines the best of both worlds! These bite-sized burgers are perfect for parties or as a fun family dinner.
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Mini Pizza Burgers Recipe
Ingredients
For the burgers:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 slider-style buns (mini hamburger buns)
For the toppings:
- 1 cup marinara sauce (pizza sauce can also work)
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
- Additional shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Shape the Patties: Divide the beef mixture into 12 equal portions and shape them into small patties to fit the mini buns. Make sure they are slightly smaller than the buns, as they will shrink while cooking.
- Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. If using a meat thermometer, aim for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Add Cheese: About 1 minute before the burgers are done cooking, place a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each patty. Cover the skillet (if you can) to help melt the cheese.
- Bake the Buns: While the patties are cooking, place the slider buns on a baking sheet. Lightly toast them in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Assemble the Mini Pizza Burgers: Once the patties are cooked and the cheese has melted, remove them from the skillet. Spread marinara sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a cheeseburger patty on top, then add pepperoni slices if desired. Top with more mozzarella cheese and a spoonful of marinara sauce. Close the mini burgers with the top half of the buns.
- Optional – Return to Oven: If you’d like the cheese on top to melt a bit more, you can return the assembled mini pizza burgers to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired and serve warm. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Feel free to get creative with toppings! Other toppings like bell peppers, olives, or mushrooms can be added based on your preferences.
- These mini pizza burgers can also be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Enjoy your mini pizza burgers!
