Mini Pizza Burgers Recipe

Ingredients

For the burgers:

• 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ cup pizza sauce
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup sliced pepperoni (optional)
• 12 small slider buns

For topping:

• Additional pizza sauce for dipping
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil or oregano (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the burgers:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Form the mixture into 12 small patties (about 2 inches in diameter).

2. Cook the burgers:

1. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
3. In the last minute of cooking, spoon a small amount of pizza sauce over each patty and top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Cover to melt the cheese.

3. Assemble the mini pizza burgers:

1. Toast the slider buns if desired.
2. Place each cheesy burger patty on a bun, adding extra pizza sauce if you like.
3. Top with fresh basil or oregano, if using, and place the top half of the bun on.

4. Serve:

Serve the mini pizza burgers warm with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

Tips

• Feel free to customize toppings by adding veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms.
• You can also use different types of cheese, such as cheddar or provolone.