Pizza Burger Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. Mix until well combined and form into 4 equal-sized patties.
4. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
6. Remove from heat and top each patty with marinara sauce.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each patty.
8. Add pepperoni, olives, bell pepper, and mushrooms on top.
9. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Toast hamburger buns lightly.
11. Place each patty on a bun and garnish with fresh basil.
12. Serve immediately while hot.