Embark on a nostalgic culinary journey with our Old-School Cafeteria Pizza Burgers, a delightful homage to the classic school lunchroom staple. These savory patties, brimming with ground beef, zesty seasonings, and a surprise layer of melty cheese, are nestled between soft, fluffy buns. Experience the perfect harmony of flavors and textures with every bite.
Accompanying these delectable burgers are three tantalizing homemade sauce recipes that elevate the dish to new heights. Indulge in the tangy, slightly sweet taste of our Classic Tomato Sauce, reminiscent of those iconic cafeteria pizza burgers. For a spicy kick, our Zesty Enchilada Sauce adds a bold Mexican flair, sure to ignite your taste buds. Craving something creamy and herbaceous? Our creamy Ranch Dressing is the perfect complement, offering a cooling balance to the savory burger.
OLD SCHOOL CAFETERIA "PIZZA BURGERS"
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
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
CAFETERIA STYLE PIZZA BURGERS
Steps:
- Add the ground beef to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook it, breaking up & crumbling, until it's all nicely browned. Strain off the grease, and return the skillet to the stove.
- Add the spam to the skillet, still set over medium heat, and break it up into small bits using a meat chopper. Let this meat mixture simmer for 5-6 minutes.
- Add the seasonings & sauce to the skillet, stirring just until everything's evenly combined.
- Remove the skillet from heat, and stir in the cheeses until completely melted and the mixture's evenly combined.
- Open the hamburger buns & lay them out open faces up (both bottoms & tops) on a baking sheet.
- Using a measuring cup, add 1/4 cup of the meat mixture to each bun and use the back of the cup to gently spread it to cover the surface of said bun. Continue until all the buns are covered.
- Bake the pizza burgers at 425° for 5-10 minutes, just until the buns are nicely toasted and the mixture's bubbly.
- Serve & enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 757 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SCHOOL DAYS PIZZA BURGERS
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
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 !
OPEN-FACED PIZZA BURGERS
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
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
PIZZA BURGERS
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
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
SCHOOL CAFETERIA PIZZABURGERS
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
- Make sure the ground beef is cooked thoroughly before adding it to the pizza burgers.
- Don't overmix the dough, or the pizza burgers will be tough.
- Roll out the dough to a thin, even thickness so that it cooks evenly.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the pizza burgers into even slices.
- Serve the pizza burgers hot with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
These old-school cafeteria pizza burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and nostalgic meal that will remind you of your school days. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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