Old School Pizza Burgers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Mixture
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 cup pizza sauce
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
→ Assembly
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6 hamburger buns, split in half
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1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it up as it browns. Cook until no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes.
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Drain any excess fat from the beef, then stir in the Italian seasoning and let it cook for another minute to release the flavors.
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Pour in the pizza sauce and mix well with the seasoned beef. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
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While the mixture simmers, place all the burger bun halves cut-side up on your prepared baking sheet, arranging them so they don't overlap.
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Spoon the hot beef and sauce mixture generously onto each bun half, spreading it out evenly to the edges.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over each loaded bun half, making sure to cover the meat mixture completely.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden brown around the edges.
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Let the pizza burgers cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. They can be enjoyed open-faced or topped with the other bun half.
# Notes:
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These taste just like the pizza burgers from school cafeterias - pure nostalgia!
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Try mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar for a more traditional pizza flavor
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Add toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, or bell peppers before adding the cheese
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Leftovers reheat best in the oven to keep the buns from getting soggy