Classic Pizza Burgers (Printable Version)
Tasty and nostalgic pizza burgers with flavorful beef, rich sauce, and melty cheddar, all tucked into toasted buns.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Blend
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1 cup of pizza sauce
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1 tablespoon of Italian herb blend
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1 pound of lean ground beef
→ Bun Assembly
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1½ cups of shredded cheddar—sharp
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6 buns for hamburgers, split open
# Steps:
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Turn your oven to 350°F. Line up a big baking tray with parchment or lightly coat it with oil.
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Heat up a big pan on medium-high. Toss in the ground beef and crumble it while it cooks for 6-8 minutes. Make sure there's no pink left.
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Remove any leftover grease. Mix in the Italian seasoning and keep it on the heat for another minute to bring out the flavors.
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Drizzle in the pizza sauce and blend it well with the seasoned meat. Let it cook down for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
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While your meat simmers, line up the bun halves cut-side up on the prepped baking tray. Keep them from touching each other.
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Scoop plenty of the hot meat mixture onto each bun half, spreading it evenly all the way to the edges.
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Generously sprinkle the cheddar shreds on top of each bun, making sure the meat is fully covered.
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Put the tray in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cheese should melt, bubble, and start to brown around the edges.
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Allow the pizza burgers to sit for a couple of minutes before serving. You can eat them open-faced or close them up with the other half of the bun.
# Notes:
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These bring back childhood memories—they taste just like the cafeteria pizza burgers!
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Switch to mozzarella for a more classic pizza kick.
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Throw on extras like pepperoni, mushrooms, or peppers before adding the cheese.
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Rewarm leftovers in the oven for the best texture—no soggy buns!