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The Secret Behind Old School Pizza Burgers Recipe

The Secret Behind Old School Pizza Burgers Recipe
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These Old School Pizza Burgers combine the classic flavors of a pizza with the comfort of a juicy burger, topped with rich pizza sauce and melted sharp cheddar cheese, all baked to bubbly perfection on toasted burger buns. A nostalgic, fun twist that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Meat and Sauce

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Buns and Cheese

  • 6 burger buns, halved
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready to toast the buns and melt the cheese evenly.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef while breaking it apart with a spatula. Continue cooking until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain off any excess fat to keep the burgers from being greasy.
  3. Season the Meat: Stir in the Italian seasoning to infuse the beef with classic Italian flavors. Then add the pizza sauce and let the mixture simmer gently for a few minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and deepen in flavor.
  4. Prep the Buns: Arrange the burger bun halves cut side up on a baking sheet. This position will help them toast evenly and develop a perfect crispy texture in the oven.
  5. Assemble the Pizza Burgers: Spoon the savory beef and pizza sauce mixture evenly onto each bun half. Generously top each one with shredded sharp cheddar cheese to create that classic melty pizza finish.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, and the buns are toasted perfectly.
  7. Serve: Finally, place the top halves of the buns onto the prepared bottoms to complete the sliders. Let them cool for a minute or two so the cheese settles and toppings hold together before serving.

Notes

  • You can switch the sharp cheddar cheese with mozzarella for a more traditional pizza flavor.
  • For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the beef mixture while cooking.
  • Leftover pizza burgers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to keep them crispy.
  • Adding sautéed onions or bell peppers to the beef mixture can add extra flavor and texture.
  • Use gluten-free buns if you prefer a gluten-free version of this recipe.

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Keywords: pizza burger, pizza sliders, easy burger recipe, cheesy burger, old school pizza, comfort food, quick dinner, ground beef recipe

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