🍕🍔 Old School Pizza Burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 16 slices pepperoni (optional)
• 2 slices provolone or American cheese (optional for extra cheesy layers)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef Patties:
   In a bowl, mix ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
   Shape into 4 patties.
2. Cook the Patties:
   Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat.
   Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
3. Assemble the Burgers:
   Spread pizza sauce on the bottom buns.
   Add a beef patty, top with provolone or American cheese (optional), more pizza sauce, then shredded mozzarella and pepperoni.
   Place the top bun and spoon extra sauce over.
4. Bake to Finish:
   Place assembled burgers on a baking sheet.
   Sprinkle more mozzarella on top of the buns, add pepperoni slices if desired.
   Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve Hot:
   Garnish with a pinch of Italian seasoning or parsley and enjoy! 😋

⏱️ Time & Servings:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 7 minutes
• Total Time: ~37 minutes
• Servings: 4 burgers