Keeping up with my oldest’s appetite is a new challenge. He is an athlete, a long distance runner specifically. If you think you know how much a teenage boy who is a long distance runner needs to eat, double that, and you will see the challenge. Recently we went out to eat and he ordered a pizza burger. He loved it, and I had a new mission to make an even better version at home. Mission accomplished, this burger is easy to make and absolutely delicious!
How to Grill Pizza Burgers
Preheat your grill to 450 degrees Fahrenheit with all of the burners on high. Once it reaches the desired temperature, turn two of the burners to low, leaving the other two on high. Place the burgers over the turned-down burners and cook for four minutes on each side. Add the toppings once you flip the burgers.
Combine the beef and seasonings. Use clean hands to combine and divide the mixture into four equal parts and shape into hamburger patties. Cook the burgers. Add the burger patties to a hot skillet and cook for four minutes. Flip the burgers and top each with a tablespoon of pizza sauce. Add the pepperoni and cheese. Top with pepperoni slices and shredded mozzarella cheese. Cook for four minutes or until the cheese melts and the burgers register 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the buns. Combine the melted butter with the garlic powder and parsley. Brush the inside of the buns with the butter mixture. Put them butter side down on a hot skillet and toast the buns for a minute or two, until golden. Put the pizza burgers together. Add the burgers to the toasted buns. Serve and enjoy.
What to Serve With Pizza Burgers
Easy French Fries Air Fryer Green Beans Air Fryer Potato Wedges
If you make this pizza burgers recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear what you think and how you enjoyed it! The butter and seasonings that we are adding to the buns before lightly toasting them leaves them with a garlic bread like taste. It’s a fantastic addition to pizza burgers. That being said, if you would like to skip that step, you will still love these. Store any leftover cooked pizza burgers (without the bun) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat or in the air fryer until heated through and then add to a toasted bun.
