# Pizza Burgers: A Family Favorite
These pizza burgers are a household favorite! Incredibly simple, adored by my children, and just enjoyable to create. They are also fantastic for meal prepping, making them a perfect selection for busy families.
## Why I Adore This Recipe
A toasted English muffin smeared with garlic butter, layered with a delicious meat sauce and gooey cheese? Oh WOW, these are amazing! This recipe takes me back to my childhood when my grandma would frequently whip up these pizza burgers. Each time she came over, she would restock our freezer reserve, making sure we always had this tasty treat readily available.
While my grandma typically opted for ground beef, I like to use ground Italian sausage or turkey, and I always brush the muffins with garlic butter for an extra kick of flavor. These pizza burgers are ideal for the chaos of the school year’s end, as they are:
– **Incredibly Simple**: Quick to prepare and cook.
– **Kid-Friendly**: My kids adore them.
– **Customizable**: Fun toppings such as pepperoncini can be included.
– **Handy**: They can be pulled from the freezer and reheated one at a time, perfect for hectic days.
## How to Make Pizza Burgers
### Ingredients
– **Meat Filling**: Ground Italian sausage, turkey, or beef
– **English Muffins**: Split and toasted
– **Toppings**: Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoncini, garlic butter
### Instructions
1. **Prepare the Filling**:
– Heat oil in a sizable skillet. Brown the meat and add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir in the tomato sauce and take off heat. Combine with cheese.
2. **Prepare the English Muffins**:
– Blend melted butter with garlic. Arrange English muffins face-up on a baking sheet and brush with the garlic butter blend.
3. **Assemble the Pizza Burgers**:
– Spoon the meat mixture onto the English muffins. Top with shredded mozzarella and a dusting of grated Parmesan.
4. **Cook**:
– For immediate cooking, bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or air fry at 350°F for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
5. **Freeze for Later**:
– Set assembled pizza burgers on a parchment-lined plate and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a bag or container. To reheat, air fry at 350°F for 6-8 minutes.
### Tips
– If utilizing Italian sausage, you might require less seasoning due to its natural flavor. For ground turkey or chicken, use the suggested amounts for the best taste.
## Conclusion
Pizza burgers are a nostalgic dish that delights both children and adults alike. They are effortless to prepare, customizable, and ideal for meal prep. From my Midwestern grandma to me, and now to you, I hope you enjoy creating and sharing these wonderful pizza burgers with your family!