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Pizza Burger with Mozzarella & Pepperoni

This Pizza Burger combines juicy beef, melty mozzarella, and savory pepperoni, making it a delightful mashup of classic comfort foods.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Burger Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni slices Finely chopped for even distribution
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 ea egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Buns and Sauce
  • 4 ea Burger buns For serving
  • to taste Pizza sauce For assembling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, mozzarella, pepperoni, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into burger patties.
Cooking
  1. Cook the patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
  2. Toast the burger buns on the grill or skillet.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the burgers, adding pizza sauce as desired, and serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat using a skillet or microwave for the best texture.