Mini Pizza Burgers are the ultimate fusion of two classic comfort foods—pizza and burgers. These bite-sized treats feature juicy beef patties, topped with melty cheese, savory pizza sauce, and your favorite pizza toppings. They’re perfect for game day, parties, or a fun family dinner. Here’s how to make these delicious mini burgers.
Ingredients
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for juicier patties)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for a kick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For Assembly:
- 8 mini burger buns or slider buns
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16-24 slices of pepperoni (or any favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, bell peppers, olives)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for garlic butter topping)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)