Mini Pizza Burgers on English Muffin Halves
Mini Pizza Burgers on English Muffin Halves
Ingredients
For the Mini Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly
- 4 English muffins, split and lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a small, flat patty, roughly the size of an English muffin half.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the mini burger patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. They don't need to be cooked through, as they will finish cooking in the oven.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Arrange the lightly toasted English muffin halves on the prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each English muffin half.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place one cooked mini burger patty on top of the sauce on each English muffin half. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese and, if using, a few mini pepperoni.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the burger patties are cooked through. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with dried oregano and fresh chopped basil, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mini Pizza Burgers on English Muffin Halves
For the Mini Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Assembly
- 4 English muffins, split and lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a small, flat patty, roughly the size of an English muffin half.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the mini burger patties for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. They don't need to be cooked through, as they will finish cooking in the oven.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Arrange the lightly toasted English muffin halves on the prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each English muffin half.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place one cooked mini burger patty on top of the sauce on each English muffin half. Sprinkle generously with shredded mozzarella cheese and, if using, a few mini pepperoni.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the burger patties are cooked through. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with dried oregano and fresh chopped basil, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min