Best 7 Weeknight Pizza Burgers Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful fusion of flavors with our mouthwatering Weeknight Pizza Burgers! These innovative burgers combine the classic taste of a juicy patty with the delectable toppings of a pizza, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the cheesy goodness of melted mozzarella, the tangy zest of tomato sauce, and the aromatic blend of herbs and spices.

In this comprehensive culinary guide, we present three enticing variations of this hybrid dish: the Classic Pizza Burger, the Veggie-Packed Pizza Burger, and the Spicy Pepperoni Pizza Burger. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to cater to diverse preferences, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavors. So, fire up your grill or heat your skillet, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will transform your weeknight dinners into extraordinary feasts.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

WEEKNIGHT PIZZA BURGERS



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Make and share this Weeknight Pizza Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup pizza sauce
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese
pepperoni (optional)
garlic salt
onion salt
pepper
4 large hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Thinly slice cheese.
  • Make patties out of the hamburger.
  • Season with salts and pepper to taste.
  • Fry or grill burgers until mostly done.
  • Empty the sauce into a large fry pan or sauce pan.
  • Add the mostly cooked burgers to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes or until done.
  • Place pepperoni and a couple slices of mozzarella on top of the burgers and cover for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • While burgers simmer, lightly butter or oil 4 buns; toast them on the grill.
  • Serve on buns with a little sauce.

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 !

PIZZA BURGERS



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Make and share this Pizza Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 24 pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs ground beef
16 ounces pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups pepperoni, diced
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  • Saute ground beef in nonstick skillet until no longer pink.
  • Add pizza sauce.
  • Cook on low for 2 minutes.
  • Spread bun halves on cookie sheet.
  • Top with sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PIZZA BURGERS



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My mom used to make these when it was going to be a busy night. Now I make them for my daughters busy nights

Provided by Dawnc2476

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
4 hamburger buns
4 slices mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet.
  • Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  • Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in pizza sauce, and heat through.
  • Spoon onto buns and top with cheese.
  • Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.1, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 645.6, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 33.7

BAKED PIZZA BURGERS



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This is a basic pizza burger recipe. You can add any meat or vegetable to it that you like on your pizza. The basic recipe is kid friendly - Kids love it !!! I like to use use the smaller hamburger buns. For the Adults Add mushrooms,olives,peppers,pepperoni,canadian bacon, etc.

Provided by COOT226

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 24 Pizza Burgers, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 small hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brown ground beef with onion until no longer pink. Drain.
  • In a large bowl combine ground beef,oregano,pizza sauce and cheese along with any other meats or vegetables you wish to add. Mix well.
  • Spoon 2 heaping Tablespoons of mixture on each bun half and place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Let set for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 138.4, Sodium 960.3, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 44.8

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

Tips:

  • To make the perfect burger patty, use a blend of ground beef and ground pork. This will give your burgers a juicy and flavorful texture.
  • Season your burger patties liberally with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
  • Cook your burger patties over medium-high heat until they are cooked through. This will take about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • For a cheesy burger, top your cooked patty with a slice of your favorite cheese. Let the cheese melt before assembling your burger.
  • Serve your pizza burgers on toasted buns with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.

Conclusion:

Pizza burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. They are perfect for busy families who are looking for a quick and satisfying dinner. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a pizza burger that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a fun and flavorful meal, give pizza burgers a try!

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