Best 4 Open Faced Pizza Burgers Recipes

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Pizza and burgers, two all-American favorites, collide in this irresistible recipe for Open-Faced Pizza Burgers. This unique dish combines the flavors and textures of both pizza and burgers in a fun and creative way. The crispy burger patties are topped with pizza sauce, melted cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. We've included three variations of the recipe to cater to different preferences. The Classic Open-Faced Pizza Burger features a traditional pizza flavor profile with pepperoni, mushrooms, and bell peppers. The BBQ Chicken Open-Faced Pizza Burger takes a tangy twist with barbecue sauce, chicken, and red onions. For a vegetarian option, the Veggie Open-Faced Pizza Burger is loaded with roasted vegetables, pesto, and mozzarella cheese. No matter which variation you choose, these Open-Faced Pizza Burgers are sure to be a hit at your next backyard cookout or game-day party.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

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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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

Tips:

  • For a crispy pizza crust, use a hot oven and a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  • If you don't have pizza sauce, you can use tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, or even pesto.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings.
  • Cook the burgers until they are cooked through, but not dry.
  • Serve the open-faced pizza burgers immediately, while they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Open-faced pizza burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. They are perfect for a casual dinner or party. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there is something for everyone. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy pizza, give open-faced pizza burgers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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