Description

These Old School Pizza Burgers are a nostalgic bite of cheesy, meaty goodness, combining the comforting flavors of pizza and burgers in one irresistible open-faced sandwich. A throwback to school lunches and family dinners, they’re quick, easy, and kid-approved.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
6 hamburger buns or English muffins, split

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
Mix Sauce: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Assemble: Arrange bun halves on a baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture over each half. Top with shredded mozzarella.
Bake: Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Serve hot and enjoy immediately!

Notes

Swap ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner version.
Add pepperoni, mushrooms, or olives for extra pizza flavor.
Can be made ahead and frozen before baking — perfect for meal prep.