Best 14 Make Ahead Pizza Burgers Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old burgers and pizzas? Do you want to try something new and exciting? Enter the make-ahead pizza burger, a tantalizing fusion of two classic dishes. This mouthwatering creation features a juicy burger patty topped with your favorite pizza toppings, all held together by a soft, pillowy bun. The best part? You can make them ahead of time, so you can satisfy your cravings with minimal effort. In this article, we'll provide you with some incredible recipes that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. So, put on your aprons, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA BURGERS



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From Beloit, Wisconsin, Lisa Trunckenbrod sends this better-for-you version of an all-time lunch-counter classic. Loaded with popular pizza flavor, the cheese-topped burgers not only taste great, but they beat the clock as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon aniseed
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 hamburger buns, split
6 lettuce leaves
6 tomato slices

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into six patties. Place on broiler pan coated with cooking spray. , Broil 6 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PIZZA BURGERS I



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My mom used to make these when it was going to be a busy night. Now I make them for my daughters busy nights.

Provided by DAWNCIL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can pizza sauce
4 hamburger buns
4 slices shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in pizza sauce, and heat through. Spoon onto buns and top with cheese. Microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 114.4 mg, Fat 36.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1020.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

HOMEMADE PIZZA BURGERS



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We are big fans of pizza burgers that some greasy spoons serve, but it is so hard to find a good one so I decided to come up with my own. Here is a real simple recipe that puts smiles on the faces of my family.

Provided by duboo

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 fresh hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Combine beef, tomato paste, salt, sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors marry, about 4 hours.
  • Form beef mixture into 8 thin patties. Place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on each of 4 patties; leave at least a 1/2-inch border, breaking up the cheese as needed. Place remaining patties on top and pinch edges to seal in the cheese.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry burgers until browned and centers reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 6 to 7 minutes per side. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1074.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

MAKE-AHEAD PIZZA BURGERS



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These can be made in mass quantities and frozen to make a quick after school snack!

Provided by quietcm

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 onion, minced
3 stalks celery, minced
4 pounds ground beef
1 (32 ounce) bottle ketchup
½ (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
36 English muffins, split
72 slices American cheese, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place onion and celery into a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Simmer until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef until it is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in onion mixture, ketchup, tomato soup, 1/2 can tomato paste, garlic salt, salt, and pepper; set aside to cool.
  • Mix remaining 1 1/2 cans tomato paste, oregano, and sugar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Butter each English muffin half, then spread with tomato paste mixture. Divide ground beef mixture over each muffin half and top with strips of American cheese. Place open-faced sandwiches on large baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 764.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

MAKE-AHEAD BURGERS FOR ONE



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Who wouldn't want pre-portioned and delicious burger patties sitting in the freezer ready to be cooked one serving at a time?

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 burger patties

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the beef, onions, garlic, curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until combined. Place the ground beef mixture into a gallon-size zip-top bag. Pat it down flat into the size of the bag.
  • Fill a large bowl with cold water. Carefully lower the bag into the water and seal it, leaving about a 1-inch opening. Submerge the bag into the water, pushing all the air out and making sure no water gets into the bag. Fully seal the bag.
  • Lay the sealed bag on a flat surface. Portion the ground beef mixture into 4 equal rectangular patties by pushing chopsticks or a ruler down the middle of the bag. Label and date the bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

QUICK AND EASY PIZZA BURGERS



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Quick, easy and good! These freeze well too.

Provided by Josie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 pound chopped cooked ham
1 pound American cheese, cut into pieces
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
8 hamburger buns, split, or as desired

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Let ground beef cool until easily handled.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Process ham and American cheese in a food processor until finely chopped. Mix ground beef, ham and American cheese, pizza sauce, and oregano together in a large bowl. Spread mixture onto the bottom half of each hamburger bun and place the tops over the filling. Arrange hamburgers on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted in the burgers and buns are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 42.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.1 g, Sodium 2126.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

PIZZA BURGERS II



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Open faced burgers with two kinds of meat and cheese in a tomato sauce. Wonderful recipe for birthday parties, football parties. You can also store meat mixture in the freezer for a later date! My whole family loves them. Very easy to make!

Provided by Robin Vandermause Frei

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam), cubed
12 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
2 small onions, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned, stirring to crumble. Drain fat, and set aside.
  • Process the luncheon meat, cheese and onion in a food processor or run through a grinder until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the browned beef, tomato soup, tomato paste, garlic salt, and oregano until well blended. Spread a couple of spoonfuls of the meat mixture onto each bun half, and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the meat is hot and the bun is crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 952.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SUPREME PIZZA BURGERS



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One night I couldn't decide what I wanted more, pizza or hamburgers, so I combined the two. Now my 3 year-old daughter Amelia cheers every time we have pizza burgers! -Anna Rhyne, Anderson, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup each chopped fresh mushrooms, onion and green pepper
1/3 cup chopped ripe olives
10 slices turkey pepperoni
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
4 slices provolone cheese
4 tablespoons pizza sauce
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Sliced ripe olives, fresh mushrooms and/or green pepper rings

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the vegetables, olives, pepperoni, tomato paste and seasonings; cover and pulse just until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in bread crumbs. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties., On a greased grill rack, grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. , Serve on buns with cheese and pizza sauce. Add toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 21 g fat (9 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1019 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35 g carbohydrate (7 g sugars, Fiber 5 g fiber), Protein 36 g protein.

PIZZA BURGERS



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These are a good hearty burger, kind of like a pizza sloppy joe. Delicious and easy to do! I usually cut back a little on the garlic salt, you can do what you like. You can make these ahead, and just pop them in the oven when ready.

Provided by Aunt Paula

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
10 -12 slices swiss cheese
10 -12 hard rolls

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, butter and garlic salt, then add pizza sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Put ground beef mixture and cheese on hard rolls.
  • Wrap in aluminum foil and bake in oven at 350° for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.3, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 483.2, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 22.7

PIZZA BURGERS



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Easy recipe for feeding a crowd. Meat mixture can be prepared ahead and refrigerated til party time. The first time I made it was 35 years ago for a Halloween party and the teenagers loved them. I have never seen a pizza burger recipe like this so I am sharing this for you busy moms & dads.

Provided by Pastryismybiz

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb hamburger
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger.
  • Drain.
  • Place in bowl and add spices.
  • Cool in fridge til cold.
  • Remove from fridge and knead in the cold pizza cheeze adding tomatoe paste til it holds its shape.
  • The mixture should be firm. Refrigerate until ready to make up.
  • For pizzas, spread hamburger bun halves on cookie sheets and using an ice cream scoop top the buns with the pizza mixture.
  • I spread the mixture with a spatula to the edge of the bun. The mixture should be about 1 to 2" thick; your preference.
  • I have doubled and tripled the recipe for partys. We like a 2" mound of meat and cheeze on ours. If you follow the recipe using tomatoe PASTE the pizzas will rise and puff up, brown nicely, but not spill out over the bun; they really hold their shape and present well.
  • Bake at 350 til cheese browns; about 10 minutes.

OPEN-FACED PIZZA BURGERS



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I'm not sure where I first saw this pizza burger recipe, but I'm glad I did! My family requests this meal often. A dash of oregano livens up canned pizza sauce. -Sharon Schwartz, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, mushrooms, sugar and oregano; mix well. Spoon onto buns; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2 minutes. , To freeze for quick lunches later, place the split and toasted buns on a baking sheet. Spoon the meat mixture onto buns; freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to freezer-safe airtight containers., To use frozen burgers: Thaw completely in the refrigerator. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat until heated through and cheese is melted, 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

PIZZA BURGERS



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Make it Italian in 20 minutes! Pizza sauce flavors standard sloppy joes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 jar (14 oz) pepperoni-flavored or regular pizza sauce
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, if desired
6 sandwich buns, split
1 cup shredded pizza cheese blend (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • Stir in pizza sauce and olives. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture on bottom half of each bun. Immediately sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons of the cheese; add tops of bun. Serve immediately or let stand about 2 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

PIZZA BURGERS



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Make and share this Pizza Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 24 pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs ground beef
16 ounces pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups pepperoni, diced
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  • Saute ground beef in nonstick skillet until no longer pink.
  • Add pizza sauce.
  • Cook on low for 2 minutes.
  • Spread bun halves on cookie sheet.
  • Top with sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

PIZZERIA BURGERS



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As the mother of teenagers, I strive to find meals they like but that require little work on my part. I get many requests for these Italian-style hamburgers...I make them monthly. - Amy LaPointe, North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup pizza sauce, divided
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
6 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup pizza sauce, bread crumbs, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties., Cook patties in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with remaining pizza sauce and cheese. Cover and cook 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pizza burgers.
  • Make sure your pizza dough is cooked through before adding the toppings. Otherwise, the toppings will not cook properly.
  • Don't overload your pizza burgers with toppings. Too many toppings will make them soggy and difficult to eat.
  • Bake your pizza burgers at a high temperature. This will give them a crispy crust.
  • Serve your pizza burgers immediately after they are cooked. They are best when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Pizza burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, or for a fun party food. With so many different variations to choose from, you can find a pizza burger recipe that everyone will love.

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