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Frozen Pizza Burgers

Frozen Pizza Burgers combine the textures of crispy pizza crust with a juicy burger patty, topped with melted cheese and savory toppings. The recipe involves grilling or pan-frying the burger, assembling it with pizza elements, and finishing with melted cheese for a crispy and gooey final product. The result is a handheld, visually appealing burger with contrasting crispy and melty textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces frozen pizza crusts thawed slightly for easier handling
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 80% lean
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
  • 1 cup pizza sauce for topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for melting on top
  • Optional toppings sliced pepperoni, sliced peppers, etc.
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Grill or stovetop skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Place the frozen pizza crusts on a baking sheet or plate for assembly.
  2. Form four equal-sized burger patties from the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper. Shape them to be slightly larger than the pizza crusts to account for shrinkage. Place the patties onto the hot grill or skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Use a spatula to flip and monitor doneness visually, with juices running clear and a caramelized crust forming.
    4 pieces frozen pizza crusts
  3. While the burgers cook, lay the pizza crusts on a clean surface. Spread an even layer of pizza sauce on each crust, leaving a small border around the edges. Add sliced toppings if desired, then top each with a slice of cheddar cheese.
    4 pieces frozen pizza crusts
  4. Once the burger patties are cooked, place each directly onto a pizza crust. Top each with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese to melt during the final step.
    4 pieces frozen pizza crusts
  5. Transfer the assembled pizzas to the grill or return to the skillet. Cover loosely with aluminum foil or a lid to help melt the cheese and crisp the crust for about 3-4 minutes. Look for the cheese to be bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Remove from heat, slice each pizza burger in half if desired, and serve hot. The final dish should feature a crispy crust, juicy burger, and gooey melted cheese with crispy edges.