Mini Pizza Burgers Recipe

 

Here’s a fun and easy recipe for Mini Pizza Burgers:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey for a leaner option)
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 mini slider buns or small hamburger buns
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (optional, or use other toppings like mushrooms, olives, etc.)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Make the burger patties: In a bowl, mix the ground beef with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 6 small patties, making them slightly smaller than the buns.

3. Cook the patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and browned. Alternatively, you can cook them in the oven for about 12–15 minutes.

4. Assemble the mini pizza burgers: Place the cooked patties on the bottom half of each slider bun. Spoon a bit of marinara sauce onto each patty and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Add a few slices of pepperoni or other pizza toppings of your choice.

5. Melt the cheese: Place the assembled burgers on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Finish and serve: Once the cheese has melted, remove the burgers from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves (if desired). Place the top bun on each mini pizza burger and serve immediately.

Enjoy these delicious mini pizza burgers as a fun snack or meal for a crowd!