Mini Pizza Burgers Recipe

 

🍕 Mini Pizza Burgers Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 mini burgers (can be doubled easily)

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⭐ Why You’ll Love These

• Perfect blend of pizza and burger flavors

• Kid-approved and adult-adored

• Easy to prep ahead

• Ideal for snacks, dinners, parties, or game day

• Endless topping variations

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Patties:

• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)

• ½ small onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan (adds depth)

For the Assembly:

• 12 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls or mini burger buns)

• ¾ cup pizza sauce (jarred or homemade)

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 24–36 mini pepperoni slices (or toppings of choice)

For the Garlic Butter Topping:

• 2 Tbsp melted butter

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp dried oregano or parsley

• Optional: grated Parmesan for sprinkling

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🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Patties

In a large mixing bowl, combine:

• Ground beef, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Parmesan (if using).

• Mix gently with hands or a spatula until just combined. Don’t overmix.

• Divide into 12 equal portions and shape into small, flat patties (about the size of your buns).

2. Cook the Patties

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

• Add a little oil and cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, until nicely browned and cooked through (160°F for beef).

• Set aside on a plate.

3. Assemble the Burgers

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Slice slider buns in half. Arrange bottom halves on a baking sheet.

• Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each bun bottom.

• Place a cooked patty on top, followed by shredded mozzarella, then 2–3 mini pepperoni slices.

• Top with the other half of the bun.

4. Garlic Butter Topping

• Mix melted butter with garlic powder and oregano.

• Brush the tops of the buns generously with garlic butter.

• Optional: sprinkle lightly with grated Parmesan.

5. Bake

• Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes.

• Uncover and bake another 5 minutes to toast the tops and fully melt the cheese.

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🌿 Garnish & Serve

• Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley.

• Serve with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.

• Great with fries, salad, or a cold soda!

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🔁 Variations

• Vegetarian: Use plant-based meat or grilled mushrooms as the patty base.

• Low-carb: Serve on lettuce wraps or keto buns.

• Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or spicy marinara.

• Cheese Lovers: Add provolone or cheddar slices before baking.

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🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes or microwave in 30-second bursts.

• Freeze: Freeze cooked patties and buns separately, then reheat and assemble when needed.

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📝 Pro Tips

• Use Hawaiian rolls for a slightly sweet touch.

• Lightly toast bun bottoms before assembly if you want them extra crisp.

• Double the recipe for parties—just use a larger baking sheet!

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❤️ Family Favorite

“Oh heavens, these were such a hit! All the grandkids wanted seconds and Grandpa ate three of them. Safe to say I’ll be making them again and again!”