Pizza Burgers

Jennifer @ PB and P Design

11 years ago

Hi Everyone,

Happy Thursday! Almost to a holiday weekend! Woohoo!!! Since it’s the last big Summer BBQ, I thought I would share with you a spin on traditional burgers.

This is my pizza burger! It’s made with pizza sauce, some spices and love. Ahhhh, aren’t I sweet? I wasn’t sure how this burger was going to turn out, but when I took my first bite, I knew this was a good one!!! It’s cheesy, moist, thick and super duper delicious. It does have a pizza taste to it!!! Mmmm, mmmm beefy pizza burgers!! If you only heard the voice I just made as I was typing this you would really think I was strange. My dogs just gave me a strange look. he he

What really makes this burger good is the mozzarella cheese and the fresh basil that I used in place of the lettuce. My Husband wasn’t sure about this burger, but he must have liked it, he ate two of them!!! For an added extra pizza taste I also topped it with some more pizza sauce and a tomato. That made it perfect!!!

To keep the calories low on the burger I decided to use an English Muffin for my bun. It is only 100 calories and full of fiber and protein. I really like subbing the basic roll for an English Muffin. I get more of the burger taste then all of the bread. Plus its sturdy enough and the right size to hold my burger. I can never make a flat burger they always come out fat and juicy! Just the way I like it!!

Do you like to make burgers for your barbecue parties or just for your self and family? Do you change it up and make different kinds? I personally love changing up the basics, I think it’s a fun twist and always a surprise to the person who is going to eat it. I know my Husband was surprised. Hmmm, I wonder what crazy kind of burger I can make next?

Pizza Burgers

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

Grilled burgers made with pizza sauce, oregano and fresh mozzarella cheese served on an English Muffin.

Serves: 4 Burgers

Ingredients

1 lbs lean ground beef (96/4)
¼ cup egg substitute or 1 egg
½ tsp oregano
2 Tbsp. pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce
2 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
4 whole wheat English muffins or hamburger buns
Optional Toppings:
5 basil leaves
1 tsp. pizza sauce
1 slice tomato

Instructions

Preheat grill on medium heat
In a bowl, add ground beef, egg, oregano and pizza sauce. Mix together until combined.
Divide the ground beef mixture into 4 equal pieces and form into a patty. Place on grill and cook until done. About 5 minutes per side.
Add mozzarella cheese to burgers about 1 minute before burgers are done. Cook until the cheese is melted.
Meanwhile; split your English Muffins and place on the top part of the grill and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
Place Pizza Burger onto English Muffin
Serve immediately
Optional Toppings: Fresh basil leaves, topped with pizza sauce and a tomato

Notes

Calorie per burger including the English Muffin (optional toppings not included): 287.3, Fat: 8.2, Cholesterol: 65, Sodium: 340, Potassium: 51.8, Carbs: 26.7, Fiber: 8.1, 1, Protein: 33.6

I used a Thomas English Muffin Light version for the bread.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 Burger

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