Mini Pizza Burgers are a fun, delicious, and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of a pizza and a burger, perfect for appetizers, parties, or a fun family dinner! These mini burgers feature seasoned beef patties topped with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Mini Pizza Burgers Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness, or lean ground beef if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus more for serving)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Mini slider buns (about 8-10 mini buns)
- Toppings (optional):
- Mini pepperoni slices
- Chopped bell peppers
- Chopped mushrooms
- Chopped onions
- Black olives, sliced
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Make the burger patties:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into mini patties, about the size of the mini slider buns.
2. Cook the mini burger patties:
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray.
- Cook the mini patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Once the burgers are cooked, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
3. Assemble the mini pizza burgers:
- Place the bottom halves of the mini slider buns on a baking sheet.
- Spoon a little pizza sauce onto each bun half.
- Place a cooked mini burger patty on top of the sauce.
- Spoon a little more pizza sauce on top of the burger patty.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings (e.g., mini pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, etc.).
4. Melt the cheese:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the assembled mini pizza burgers in the oven and bake for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Finish and serve:
- Remove the mini pizza burgers from the oven and place the top halves of the buns on each burger.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips:
- Toppings: You can customize the toppings to match your favorite pizza—try adding sliced sausage, bacon bits, or even a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- For the grill: You can also cook the mini burger patties on the grill for an added smoky flavor.
- For a healthier version: Use turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option, and swap out the regular buns for whole wheat or lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.
These Mini Pizza Burgers are a fun, flavorful, and easy way to enjoy the best of both worlds—pizza and burgers—in one bite-sized treat. Perfect for parties, game days, or a casual dinner with family!