Cheesy Mini Pizza Burgers
Mini Pizza Burgers 🍔🍕
Mini Pizza Burgers are the ultimate comfort food mash-up: juicy burger patties topped with rich pizza sauce, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings, all tucked into soft mini buns. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or casual snacking!
What makes them extra special is their versatility. Customize the toppings, adjust seasonings, and make them as indulgent—or as wholesome—as you like.
Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main | Ground beef | Lean for lighter burgers, regular for juicier flavor |
| Main | Mini burger buns | Soft, tender, and flavorful |
| Main | Pizza sauce | Store-bought or homemade |
| Main | Mozzarella cheese | Melts beautifully; mix with cheddar or provolone if desired |
| Optional | Pepperoni slices | Classic pizza flavor |
| Optional | Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers | Extra texture and flavor |
| Seasonings | Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder | Boost flavor and aroma |
| Seasonings | Salt & black pepper | To taste |
Instructions
1. Prepare the Patties
- Place ground beef in a bowl.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix gently to combine—avoid overmixing to keep patties tender.
- Divide into equal portions and shape into small patties slightly larger than the buns (they shrink while cooking).
2. Cook the Patties
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Let them rest a few minutes so juices redistribute.
3. Prepare the Buns
- Slice buns in half if not pre-sliced.
- Toast lightly in a pan or oven for flavor and to prevent sogginess.
4. Assemble the Burgers
- Place bottom buns on a baking tray.
- Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each.
- Add a burger patty and another spoonful of sauce.
- Sprinkle generously with mozzarella.
- Add optional toppings like pepperoni or veggies.
- Top with the remaining bun halves.
5. Bake to Finish
- Preheat oven to moderate heat.
- Bake assembled burgers 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve as a main dish or appetizer.
- Pair with fries, potato wedges, or a crisp salad.
- Offer extra pizza or marinara sauce for dipping.
✨ Tip: These Mini Pizza Burgers are easy to scale up—perfect for game nights, parties, or family gatherings.
