Best 11 After School Pizza Burgers Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Symphony of Pizza Burgers: A Delightful Fusion of Comfort and Convenience**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the irresistible flavors of pizza and burgers. These pizza burgers are not just any ordinary dish; they are a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. Each bite is an explosion of savory satisfaction, thanks to the combination of juicy burger patties, melted cheese, and an array of your favorite pizza toppings. Whether you're a fan of classic pepperoni, gooey mozzarella, or tangy sauce, these pizza burgers have something for everyone. The best part? They are incredibly easy to make, making them the perfect weeknight dinner or a fun weekend treat. Discover the joy of homemade pizza burgers with our collection of mouthwatering recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your taste buds to new heights.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

OPEN-FACED PIZZA BURGERS



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I'm not sure where I first saw this pizza burger recipe, but I'm glad I did! My family requests this meal often. A dash of oregano livens up canned pizza sauce. -Sharon Schwartz, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, mushrooms, sugar and oregano; mix well. Spoon onto buns; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2 minutes. , To freeze for quick lunches later, place the split and toasted buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture onto buns; freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to freezer-safe airtight containers., To use frozen burgers: Thaw completely in the refrigerator. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until heated through and cheese is melted, 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

AFTER- SCHOOL PIZZA BURGERS



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These are good.

Provided by Eve Peterson

Categories     Burgers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 can(s) spam classic, ground
2 c spaghetti sauce
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp parsley
1/8 tsp dried orango leaves
4 hamburger buns, split
dash(es) salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet cook beef until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Add spam, spaghetti sauce, cheese, parsley and oregano, mix well. Heat broiler. Spread spam mixture over cut sides of bun halves. Broil until browned and cheese is melted.

PIZZA BURGERS II



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Open faced burgers with two kinds of meat and cheese in a tomato sauce. Wonderful recipe for birthday parties, football parties. You can also store meat mixture in the freezer for a later date! My whole family loves them. Very easy to make!

Provided by Robin Vandermause Frei

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam), cubed
12 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
2 small onions, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned, stirring to crumble. Drain fat, and set aside.
  • Process the luncheon meat, cheese and onion in a food processor or run through a grinder until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the browned beef, tomato soup, tomato paste, garlic salt, and oregano until well blended. Spread a couple of spoonfuls of the meat mixture onto each bun half, and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the meat is hot and the bun is crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 952.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

OLD SCHOOL CAFETERIA "PIZZA BURGERS"



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As I grew up this was my favorite meal on the school lunch menu. As my kids grew and their meal menus changed I made this at home so they could enjoy a piece of my growing up. These can be made in the oven or done on a grill. make them many and put them on crackers as an appetizer. This recipe is over 40 years old. I ate them...

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Burgers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 can(s) tomato paste
2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder with parsley
1 small onion diced (optional)
16 slice pizza pepperoni slices (my addition not in orginal school recipe)
8 slice american cheese
8 cherry tomatoes (we omit these)
4 hamburger buns toasted. (each half will be anopen faced sandwitch)
1/2 c parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Mix hamburger. tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese and diced onions together. shape into 8 burgers. and flatten onto a lipped baking pan. put in oven on 400 turning once until done. Top with 2 pieces of pepperoni, then braking the single in half Cris cross over top of burger. Broil to melt cheese and put each burger on a 1/2 of a bun. making 8 open faced burgers. Top with a cherry tomato cut in half

PIZZA BURGERS



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A great old school lunch favorite we all just love around our house. If your afraid of using luncheon meat just replace with more hamburger or small cubed pepperoni. Great all ways!

Provided by livie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 24 pizza burgers, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb hamburger
6 ounces luncheon meat, grated (Spam)
2 cups spaghetti sauce (use Ragu)
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 1/2 pound) or 2 cups American cheese (about 1/2 pound)
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 plain hamburger buns
1 cup grated cheese, for topping burgers before baking (I like using a combination of American and Mozzarella cheese)

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger; drain fat. Add grated luncheon meat; saute 1-2 minutes. Stir in rest of ingredients till combined and the cheese has completely melted. Place all hamburger bun halves onto cookie sheets. Add desired amount of sauce onto each bun and sprinkle with the grated American and mozzarella cheeses. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 10 minutes, or till heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 55.9, Sodium 690.8, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 22

PIZZA BURGERS



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From Beloit, Wisconsin, Lisa Trunckenbrod sends this better-for-you version of an all-time lunch-counter classic. Loaded with popular pizza flavor, the cheese-topped burgers not only taste great, but they beat the clock as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon aniseed
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 tomato slices

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties. Place on broiler pan coated with cooking spray. , Broil 6 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PIZZA BURGERS



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This was always one of my favorite school cafeteria lunches. I loved them, and so do my kids. Quick and tasty..brings back childhood memories...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 med onion chopped
1 tsp cooking oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 can(s) (10)oz tomato soup
1/4 c water
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
3 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp garlic salt
32 slice pepperoni (chopped)
2 c shredded mozzerella

Steps:

  • 1. Start by adding the onions and a drizzle of canola or vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium high heat. Heat through. Add the ground beef and cook all the way through,. Once the meat is cooked,add chopped pepperoni, add the tomato soup, water and pizza seasoning. Reduce to low and let simmer.
  • 2. While the meat and sauce are simmering, preheat the oven on broil and spread the butter evenly on each English muffin half. Sprinkle with garlic salt. Pop these under the broiler on a cookie sheet for about 2 minutes or until they begin to brown just on the edges.
  • 3. Take out of the oven and top each English muffin with about 1/4 cup of the meat and sauce mixture. Top each of those with the cheese. Place back under the broiler for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese turns golden brown and bubbly. Enjoy!

HOMEMADE PIZZA BURGERS



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We are big fans of pizza burgers that some greasy spoons serve, but it is so hard to find a good one so I decided to come up with my own. Here is a real simple recipe that puts smiles on the faces of my family.

Provided by duboo

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 fresh hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Combine beef, tomato paste, salt, sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors marry, about 4 hours.
  • Form beef mixture into 8 thin patties. Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on each of 4 patties; leave at least a 1/2-inch border, breaking up the cheese as needed. Place remaining patties on top and pinch edges to seal in the cheese.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry burgers until browned and centers reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 6 to 7 minutes per side. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1074.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

EASY PIZZA BURGERS



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For a quick lunch or casual supper, these open-faced sandwiches are ready to eat in 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion (1/2 medium)
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 can (4 oz) mushroom pieces and stems, drained, if desired
4 English muffins, split
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning and mushrooms. Cover and refrigerate; use within 3 days.
  • To prepare each sandwich, spread about 1/4 cup beef mixture on English muffin half. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over top. Place on microwavable napkin or paper towel (to absorb moisture).
  • Microwave 1 sandwich uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until beef mixture is hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SCHOOL CAFETERIA PIZZABURGERS



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From the 1950s-60s school cafeteria recipes. My school district called theses "Sweepsteaks" and I loved them. The original recipe I found was for 50 servings, so you may need to adjust seasonings to your taste, as cutting large recipes down, the amounts don't always adjust easily.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/8 c onion flakes, dehydrated
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 c tomato paste
1/2 c water
1/4 tsp each dried basil, dried oregano, dried marjoram, dried thyme
2 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 large hamburger buns, split
8 slice american cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  • 2. Brown ground beef. Drain.
  • 3. Add onions, granulated garlic, salt, pepper, tomato paste, water, mozzarella and seasonings. Mix.
  • 4. Place split rolls on sheet pan. Divided meat mixture evenly among bun halves. Top each half with a slice of American cheese.
  • 5. Bake until heated through, about 8 minutes. Each serving is 2 open-faced halves.

SCHOOL DAYS PIZZA BURGERS



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Remember those pizza burgers we loved so well in school? Well, here it is guys and gals! It's the closest I could get and the recipe actually came from the elementary Cafeteria.

Provided by domesticatedmom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground sausage
12 ounces Spam
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
2 -3 cups spaghetti sauce
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 lb American cheese, grated
8 -10 buns

Steps:

  • Grate the spam.
  • Brown the red meats and let cool.
  • mix remaining ingredients except buns.
  • Spread mixture on buns and broil/bake for 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy !

Tips:

  • For a crispy pizza crust, preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the pizza.
  • Use a pizza stone or baking sheet for an evenly cooked crust.
  • Don't overload the pizza with toppings, or it will become soggy.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have pizza sauce, you can use tomato sauce, ketchup, or even barbecue sauce.
  • Get creative with your toppings! You can use anything from pepperoni and sausage to vegetables and fruits.
  • If you're using a pre-made pizza crust, be sure to thaw it completely before baking.
  • Serve the pizza with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or garlic sauce.

Conclusion:

Pizza burgers are a fun and easy way to enjoy two classic dishes in one. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun party food. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy pizza, give pizza burgers a try!

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