Italian Pizza Burgers Recipes

BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium/high.
• In a large bowl, mix together the sausage, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
• Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into burger patties.
• Grill the patties on a preheated grill (or grill pan) for approximately 7-8 minutes per side (cover for half of the cooking time).
• Meanwhile, in a grill basket (or a large stovetop skillet), season and cook the green peppers and onions with the salt and olive oil until they are slightly wilted and no longer crunchy. Stirring occasionally.
• Place the cheese on the burgers and cook just until the cheese has melted. Remove from the grill and keep warm.
• Spread the softened butter on both sides of the buns and season with garlic powder to taste.
• Place the buns (butter side down) on the grill, or skillet, and cook until they're browned and lightly crispy.
• Place a burger on a bun, top with prepared warmed marinara sauce, and the sauteed green pepper and onions.
• Serve hot.

SUPREME PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the ground beef, Italian sausage and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Knead the mixture together and form it into four large/thick patties.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the burgers on one side for several minutes, then turn the burgers. Lay 2 slices of provolone on each patty, followed by 4 slices of pepperoni. Add a couple of thin slices of red onion, a slice of green bell pepper and a pile of black olives. Spoon a little marinara sauce on top, then lay another slice of cheese on top of all the fillings.
• Place the lid on the skillet and allow the burgers to cook all the way through while the cheese melts and the pepperoni warms.
• Split the rolls and toast them in butter in a skillet until nice and golden and crisp. Spread both halves with more marinara sauce and sprinkle the sauce with Parmesan.
• Lay the patties on the bottom buns, then top with the top buns. Serve immediately; hearty appetites are recommended!

PIZZA BURGERS I

Steps:

• Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in pizza sauce, and heat through. Spoon onto buns and top with cheese. Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, or until cheese is melted.

PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• Stir in pizza sauce and olives. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture on bottom half of each bun. Immediately sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons of the cheese; add tops of bun. Serve immediately or let stand about 2 minutes until cheese is melted.

PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• Saute ground beef in nonstick skillet until no longer pink.
• Add pizza sauce.
• Cook on low for 2 minutes.
• Spread bun halves on cookie sheet.
• Top with sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella.
• Sprinkle with parmesan.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

ITALIAN BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two patties; set aside., In a large skillet, cook peppers in oil over medium heat until crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, topping each with a pepper ring and cheese slice during the last 3 minutes., Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese and parsley; spread over bun bottoms. Top with spinach and burgers; replace tops.

HOMEMADE PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine beef, tomato paste, salt, sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors marry, about 4 hours.
• Form beef mixture into 8 thin patties. Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on each of 4 patties; leave at least a 1/2-inch border, breaking up the cheese as needed. Place remaining patties on top and pinch edges to seal in the cheese.
• Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry burgers until browned and centers reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 6 to 7 minutes per side. Serve on buns.

OPEN-FACED PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, mushrooms, sugar and oregano; mix well. Spoon onto buns; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2 minutes. , To freeze for quick lunches later, place the split and toasted buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture onto buns; freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to freezer-safe airtight containers., To use frozen burgers: Thaw completely in the refrigerator. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until heated through and cheese is melted, 2 minutes.

ROME-STYLE PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat a griddle or large cast-iron pan over high heat. Add the canola oil and let heat until it begins to shimmer.
• Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Shape each portion with your hands into a round patty, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Use your thumb to make a divot in the center of each burger. Sprinkle both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
• Put the burgers on the griddle or in the pan, divot-side up. Cook the burgers, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides and cooked to medium doneness, about 8 minutes total.
• While the burgers cook, combine the tomato sauce, Calabrian chiles, basil and some salt and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until warm, 4 to 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside.
• Top each burger with 2 slices of the mozzarella. Carefully add 1/4 cup of water to the pan and immediately cover tightly with a lid. (If using a griddle, do one at a time and use a sandwich dome or stainless-steel bowl to cover.) Count to 10. Lift lid or dome to make sure that the cheese is totally melted (if not, cover again and count 5 second longer). Transfer the burgers to a plate and loosely tent with foil.
• Place the burgers on the bottom halves of the focaccia slices. Top with the tomato sauce, arugula, Parmigiano-Reggiano, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and the top focaccia slices and serve immediately.

ITALIAN PIZZA BURGERS

Steps:

• PREHEAT grill to medium-high heat. Mix meat, onions and dressing. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
• GRILL patties 4 minute on each side or until cooked through (160°F). Top with the 2% Milk Singles. Place buns, cut-sides down, on grate of grill along with the burgers. Grill 1 minute or until buns are lightly toasted and 2% Milk Singles are melted.
• MIX ketchup and seasoning. Fill buns with the cheeseburgers; top burgers with the ketchup mixture.