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🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fun and portable: Perfect for kids, parties, or snacks on the go.
- Customizable toppings: Add pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, or your favorite pizza ingredients.
- Quick to make: Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Kid-approved: Combines two favorites — burgers and pizza — in one bite.
🥄 Ingredients
For the Mini Burgers:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 6–8 mini burger buns or slider buns
For the Pizza Topping:
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6–8 slices of pepperoni (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or dried oregano
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if finishing in the oven.
- Prepare patties: Season the ground meat with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form into small, slider-sized patties.
- Cook patties: Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat and cook patties 3–4 minutes per side, until fully cooked.
- Assemble mini pizza burgers: Place cooked patties on the bottom half of each bun. Spread a teaspoon of pizza sauce on top of each patty.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, place a slice of pepperoni if desired, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Melt the cheese: Option 1 – place in the oven for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted. Option 2 – cover skillet with a lid to melt cheese.
- Serve: Top with the other half of the bun and enjoy warm.
💡 Tips for Perfect Mini Pizza Burgers
- Don’t overcook patties: Small patties cook quickly; juicy burgers make a big difference.
- Customize toppings: Add veggies like bell peppers, onions, or olives for extra flavor.
- Cheese options: Mozzarella works best, but provolone or cheddar add a unique twist.
- Serve immediately: Mini burgers are best enjoyed hot and gooey.
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