School Days Pizza Burgers

Take a delicious trip down memory lane with these nostalgic School Days Pizza Burgers—a crowd-pleasing fusion of hearty hamburger favorites and gooey pizza flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines seasoned ground beef simmered in rich pizza sauce and topped with a melty blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, all nestled inside buttery, lightly toasted garlic buns. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these handheld delights are ready in just 30 minutes and will transport you straight back to cafeteria classics with a gourmet twist. Serve them warm for a comforting meal the whole family will adore!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 cup, finely chopped Onion
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Pizza sauce
• 1 cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
• 6 Hamburger buns
• 2 tablespoons, melted Butter
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Stir the pizza sauce into the meat mixture and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and garlic salt. Brush the inside of each hamburger bun lightly with the garlic butter mixture.

Step 6

Place the bottom halves of the buns on a baking sheet, cut side up.

Step 7

Spoon the meat and sauce mixture generously onto each bun bottom.

Step 8

Sprinkle an even layer of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the meat mixture.

Step 9

Place the top halves of the buns next to the bottoms on the baking sheet, cut side up, so they can toast slightly.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tops of the buns are lightly toasted.

Step 11

Remove from the oven, close the buns to form the sandwiches, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1359.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2656.6

Total Fat 181.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 503.7mg	0%
Sodium 5984.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 94.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 215.2g	0%

Vitamin D 54.3IU	0%
Calcium 1321.8mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 3181.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 28.2%

Carbs: 18.2%