An open-faced pizza burger is a delicious and creative twist that combines the flavors of pizza and burgers. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Pizza Sauce:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 4 hamburger buns, sliced in half
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Your favorite pizza toppings (e.g., sliced pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, olives)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Form the mixture into four burger patties.
3. Cook the Burger Patties:
- Cook the burger patties on a grill or stovetop until they reach your desired level of doneness.
4. Make the Pizza Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Assemble the Open-Faced Pizza Burgers:
- Place the hamburger bun halves on a baking sheet.
- Spoon a generous amount of pizza sauce onto each bun half.
- Place a cooked burger patty on top of each sauced bun.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the burger patties.
- Add your favorite pizza toppings on top of the cheese.
6. Bake:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Serve your open-faced pizza burgers hot, and enjoy the delicious combination of burger and pizza flavors.
Feel free to customize this recipe with your preferred toppings and seasonings to suit your taste. Whether you’re serving them as a fun dinner option or at a gathering with friends, open-faced pizza burgers are sure to be a hit!
