Description
Delicious Mini Pizza Burgers that combine juicy beef patties with rich pizza flavors, perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 small slider buns
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoni slices, chopped (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about the size of your slider buns.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and fully cooked through.
- Assemble the Sliders: Spread pizza sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
- Layer the Patties: Place each cooked patty atop the sauce-covered bun.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Top with mozzarella cheese and chopped pepperoni, if using.
- Cap it Off: Place the top half of the buns on each slider.
- Garnish: If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate your Mini Pizza Burgers and enjoy warm!
Notes
Make Ahead: Prepare the seasoned ground beef patties ahead of time and refrigerate for up to a day. Avoid overcooking the patties for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg