Absolutely! Here’s a nostalgic, school-lunch-style recipe for Old School Pizza Burgers — cheesy, saucy, and served on hamburger buns or open-faced on sandwich bread. Super simple and full of retro flavor!
π Old School Pizza Burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and sausage for extra flavor)
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup pizza sauce (or spaghetti sauce)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or a mix with cheddar)
- 4–6 hamburger buns (or split sandwich buns or English muffins)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Cook the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onions (and bell pepper if using) until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
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Make It Pizza-y: Stir in pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened slightly. Turn off the heat and mix in 1 cup of cheese until melted.
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Assemble the Burgers: Lay out the bun halves (or bread slices) on a baking sheet, cut-side up. Spoon the meat mixture generously over each half. Top with remaining cheese.
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Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. For extra browning, broil for the last 1–2 minutes — keep an eye on it!
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Serve Hot: Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve with fries, a side salad, or pickles.
π§π« Classic Tip:
This recipe works great with school-cafeteria-style square white sandwich bread too — just toast lightly first to keep it from getting soggy.
Would you like a freezer-friendly version or a pepperoni variation?
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