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Old School Pizza Burgers Recipe

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These Old School Pizza Burgers combine the best of two comfort foods: juicy seasoned ground beef with flavorful pizza sauce, all topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese on toasted burger buns. Baked to perfection, they are perfect for a fun family meal or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 6 burger buns, halved
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it’s ready to toast the buns and melt the cheese.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns. Once fully cooked, drain off any excess fat to keep the burgers from being greasy.
  3. Season the Meat: Stir in the Italian seasoning, then pour in the pizza sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until it slightly thickens, which helps concentrate the flavors.
  4. Prep the Buns: Place the burger bun halves cut side up on a baking sheet. This positioning helps them crisp up evenly in the oven during baking.
  5. Assemble the Pizza Burgers: Spoon the beef and sauce mixture evenly over each bun half. Then generously top each with shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake: Place the assembled sliders in the oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the buns are lightly toasted.
  7. Serve: Top each bottom bun with its matching top half. Let the pizza burgers rest for a minute or two to let the cheese settle before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute mozzarella cheese for traditional pizza flavor if preferred.
  • For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free burger buns.

Keywords: pizza burgers, old school pizza, hamburger pizza, easy dinner, baked sliders, cheesy burgers

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