Mini Pizza Burgers Recipe

Here’s a fun and tasty Mini Pizza Burgers recipe — great for parties, snacks, or a fun twist on dinner!

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🍕 Mini Pizza Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/2 cup pizza sauce

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• Mini burger buns or slider rolls

• Pepperoni slices or mini pepperonis (optional)

• Butter (for toasting buns)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef Patties:

   • In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

   • Divide into 8–10 small portions and form into mini patties.

2. Cook the Patties:

   • Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.

   • Cook patties for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

   • Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Add Pizza Toppings:

   • Reduce heat to low. Spoon a little pizza sauce onto each patty.

   • Top with mozzarella cheese and a slice or two of pepperoni (optional).

   • Cover the pan briefly to melt the cheese.

4. Prepare the Buns:

   • Lightly butter and toast the mini buns in a skillet or oven until golden.

5. Assemble:

   • Place each pizza burger patty on the bottom bun.

   • Add any optional toppings like sliced olives or fresh basil.

   • Top with the other half of the bun.

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Optional Add-Ins:

• Sliced black olives

• Chopped green peppers

• Crushed red pepper flakes

• Parmesan cheese

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Serving Tip:

Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!

Let me know if you want a vegetarian version, or if you’d like to turn this into a make-ahead freezer meal.