Pepperoni Pizza Burgers combine a juicy beef-and-Italian-sausage patty with pizza sauce, mozzarella, crisped pepperoni, Parmesan, and garlic-herb buns. They deliver two familiar comfort foods in one practical handheld dinner.
The recipe makes exactly four burgers. Preparation takes 10 minutes, cooking takes 4 minutes, and the listed total is 14 minutes. Because the patties contain sausage, cook them safely rather than relying only on color.
Pepperoni Pizza Burger Ingredients
For the patties, use 1 lb 80% lean ground beef, ¼ lb mild or spicy Italian sausage, and salt and black pepper to taste.
For the pizza topping, measure 20–24 pepperoni slices, ½ cup pizza sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and ¼ cup grated Parmesan. Finish with exactly 4 hamburger buns, 2 tablespoons butter, and ½ teaspoon garlic herb seasoning.
If you enjoy this recipe, you may also like Philly Cheesesteak Casserole.
How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Burgers
- Heat the grill on high, then plan to cook over medium-high heat.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter and stir in ½ teaspoon garlic herb seasoning.
- Place 20–24 pepperoni slices between paper towels without overlap and microwave 15 seconds.
- Combine beef and sausage, divide into exactly four portions, form patties with a shallow center indent, and season.
- Grill 2–3 minutes per side without pressing.
- Brush all eight cut bun surfaces with garlic butter and toast cut-side down about 1 minute.
- Build four burgers with sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Melt the cheese under the broiler for 1–2 minutes or over indirect covered grill heat.
- Add Parmesan, close the buns, and serve immediately.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Heat the Grill Before Shaping
Make the Garlic-Herb Butter
Remove Excess Pepperoni Grease
Form Exactly Four Patties
Grill Without Pressing
Toast All Four Buns
Layer the Pizza Toppings
Melt the Mozzarella
Finish with Parmesan and Serve
Storage and Reheating
Conclusion
Heat the grill, make garlic-herb butter, and microwave 20–24 pepperoni slices between paper towels for 15 seconds. Gently combine beef and sausage, form four patties, season, and grill 2–3 minutes per side without pressing. Brush four split buns with butter and toast about 1 minute. Top each patty with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni; melt for 1–2 minutes, add Parmesan, and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many Pepperoni Pizza Burgers does this make?
The recipe makes exactly four pizza burgers.
- → Why microwave the pepperoni first?
Heating it for 15 seconds between paper towels removes excess surface grease and makes it slightly crisp.
- → How long should I grill the patties?
Cook over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side and verify safe doneness because the patties contain sausage.
- → How do I melt the mozzarella?
Broil the open burgers for 1–2 minutes or use indirect grill heat with the lid closed.