Old-School Pizza Burgers

Old-School Pizza Burgers

Classic burgers loaded with pizza flavors

Introduction

Old-school pizza burgers are a nostalgic treat that brings together the best of two comfort foods: pizza and burgers. These hearty sandwiches feature a seasoned beef or sausage patty topped with savory pizza sauce, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a casual get-together, this recipe is simple, fun, and highly customizable. Each bite delivers that familiar pizza flavor with the convenience and satisfaction of a burger—making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Burger Patties

• 1 pound ground beef or ground Italian sausage (450 g / 16 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (2 g / 0.07 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 g / 0.03 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (1 g / 0.03 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (1 g / 0.03 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (1 g / 0.03 oz)

Pizza Sauce

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (120 ml / 4 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (1 g / 0.03 oz)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (1 g / 0.03 oz)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Assembly

• Hamburger buns
• Mozzarella cheese slices or shredded mozzarella (50–75 g / 2–3 oz)
• Pizza toppings of choice (pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, black olives, etc.)

Instructions