Baked Pizza Burgers

Craving the ultimate comfort food mashup? These Baked Pizza Burgers are a mouthwatering fusion of two all-time favorites: juicy burgers and cheesy, saucy pizza. Seasoned ground beef patties are partially seared for extra flavor, then baked to perfection on hamburger buns loaded with zesty pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and savory pepperoni slices. The finishing touch? A buttery, garlic-parsley topping brushed over the buns for that golden, fragrant crust. Perfect for game nights, weeknight dinners, or casual gatherings, this recipe combines the ease of prep with bold, satisfying flavors, all ready in just 35 minutes. Treat your family to this irresistible blend of Italian and American classics!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Pizza sauce
• 4 Large hamburger buns
• 16 Pepperoni slices
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted
• 0.25 tsp Garlic powder (for topping)
• 0.25 tsp Dried parsley (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 3

Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty that matches the size of the hamburger buns.

Step 4

In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear each patty for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. They don’t need to be fully cooked, as they will bake in the oven.

Step 5

Place the bottom halves of the hamburger buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each bun bottom and place a cooked burger patty on top.

Step 7

Add more pizza sauce on top of each burger patty, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Place 4 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on each patty.

Step 9

Cover each burger with the corresponding top half of the buns.

Step 10

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder (for topping), and dried parsley. Brush the tops of the buns generously with the mixture.

Step 11

Cover the assembled burgers loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the tops to turn golden brown.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let the burgers cool slightly before serving.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of pizza and burger flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1356.5 grams (1356.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4300

Total Fat 309.40g	397%
Saturated Fat 120.70g	604%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 843mg	281%
Sodium 10430mg	453%
Total Carbohydrate 185.00g	67%
Dietary Fiber 12.70g	45%
Total Sugars 28.30g
Protein 203.20g	406%

Vitamin D 14IU	70%
Calcium 668mg	51%
Iron 27mg	147%
Potassium 3590mg	76%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.2%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 17.1%