Easy & Nostalgic Pizza Burgers: A Retro Comfort Food Mashup

Introduction

Craving a taste of nostalgia? These Pizza Burgers perfectly combine juicy cheeseburgers with the flavors of your favorite pizza. Ready in under 40 minutes, they’re a guaranteed hit for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings.

Servings & Time

Servings: 4 burgers

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Patties:

1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20)

1 large egg

¼ cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme mix)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Topping:

1 cup pizza sauce (homemade or store-bought)

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

12–16 pepperoni slices (optional)

¼ cup diced green bell pepper (optional)

¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Buns:

4 hamburger buns (sesame seed or brioche)

2 tbsp butter

Fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)

Instructions