Old School Pizza Burgers: The Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
The Secret Behind Old School Pizza Burgers combines comfort and nostalgia in a deliciously juicy burger.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef high-quality with about 80/20 fat content
- 1 cup pizza sauce thicker and more concentrated
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 6 burger buns burger buns halved
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for toasting the buns and melting the cheese.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns. Once fully cooked, drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, then pour in the pizza sauce. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Place the burger bun halves cut side up on a baking sheet to help them crisp up evenly in the oven.
- Spoon the beef and sauce mixture evenly over each bun half. Top with a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the sliders in the oven for 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the buns are lightly toasted.
- Top each bottom bun with its matching top. Let them cool for a minute or two before serving.
Notes
Juicy, flavorful patties require high-quality ground beef with about 80/20 fat content to absorb sauces beautifully.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burgerCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
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