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Pepperoni Pizza Burger

Irresistible Pepperoni Pizza Burger for the Ultimate Family Feast

This Pepperoni Pizza Burger combines the flavors of classic pizza with a juicy burger, perfect for family dinners and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter Mixture
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can use margarine if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Seasoning with Herbs or use fresh garlic and dried Italian herbs
For the Burgers
  • 10-12 slices Pepperoni microwave between paper towels for crispiness
  • 1 pound 80% Lean Ground Beef ensure fat content is no greater than 20%
  • 1/2 pound Spicy or Mild Italian Sausage choice depends on heat preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Assembling
  • 4 buns Hearty Fresh Buns choose for best results
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or substitute with provolone or cheddar
  • to taste Parmesan optional topping

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pepperoni Pizza Burger
  1. Preheat your grill to high heat, around 400°F.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and mix in 1 teaspoon of garlic seasoning with herbs.
  3. Microwave 10-12 slices of pepperoni between two paper towels for about 15 seconds.
  4. In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef and 1/2 pound of Italian sausage; season with salt and pepper and form into four patties.
  5. Grill the patties for 2–3 minutes on each side until cooked to 160°F.
  6. Brush the cut sides of the buns with the butter mixture and grill for about 1 minute until toasted.
  7. Assemble the burger by placing a patty on each bun, adding pizza sauce, mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni.
  8. Optional: Broil the assembled burgers until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure patties are larger than buns as they will shrink when cooking.

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