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Tasty Pizza Burgers

Savor the Yum: Tasty Pizza Burgers for Quick Family Fun

These Tasty Pizza Burgers combine the best of pizza and burgers, creating a quick and delicious meal for the whole family.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 lbs Ground Beef lean for a healthier option
  • 1 lbs Sausage turkey sausage for a lighter version
For the Base
  • 4 pieces English Muffins toast well for optimal texture
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce store-bought or homemade
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese low-fat alternative available
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Pepperoni turkey option for leaner choice
  • Additional Toppings fresh spinach, jalapeños, feta, roasted red peppers

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Oven
  • broiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to crisp your English muffins.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of sausage for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onions and minced garlic in the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  4. Incorporate 1 cup of marinara sauce into the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Slice English muffins in half and toast under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Spoon the meat and marinara mixture onto toasted muffin halves, top with mozzarella and additional toppings.
  7. Bake assembled burgers in the oven for about 10 minutes.
  8. Remove burgers and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Experiment with toppings based on family favorites and enjoy a fun cooking activity with kids by assembling their own burgers.

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