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Tasty Pizza Burgers

Tasty Pizza Burgers: Your New Weeknight Favorite Delight

These tasty pizza burgers are a delightful blend of juicy beef and sausage patties on crispy English muffins, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Baking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use lean for less grease.
  • 1 lb Sausage Turkey sausage can be substituted.
For the Base
  • 4 English Muffins Toast well for best texture.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Choose your favorite brand.
For the Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Low-fat mozzarella can be used.
For the Toppings
  • 1 Pepperoni Consider turkey pepperoni for a lighter option.
  • Additional Toppings Spinach, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, feta, etc.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tasty Pizza Burgers
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, combine the ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes, adding chopped onions and minced garlic in the last 3 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in the marinara sauce and heat through for 5 minutes.
  4. Slice the English muffins in half, place on a baking sheet, and toast under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove toasted muffins and spoon the meat mixture onto them. Add marinara sauce and mozzarella, then toppings.
  6. Bake in the oven for approximately 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, and serve with a side of salad or pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Engage the family in assembling their own pizza burgers for a fun mealtime experience. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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