Mini Pizza Burger Sliders
Mini Pizza Burger Sliders
Ingredients
For the Mini Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pizza Toppings
- 12 slider buns, split
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions and form them into small, thin patties, slightly larger than the slider buns as they will shrink during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the mini burger patties for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns on the prepared baking sheet. Place a cooked mini burger patty on each bottom bun.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Spread about 1 teaspoon of marinara sauce over each burger patty. Top with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese and a few mini pepperonis.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese and pepperoni.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Brush this mixture evenly over the tops of the slider buns.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the buns are lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mini Pizza Burger Sliders
For the Mini Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Pizza Toppings
- 12 slider buns, split
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions and form them into small, thin patties, slightly larger than the slider buns as they will shrink during cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the mini burger patties for 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns on the prepared baking sheet. Place a cooked mini burger patty on each bottom bun.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Spread about 1 teaspoon of marinara sauce over each burger patty. Top with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese and a few mini pepperonis.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese and pepperoni.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Brush this mixture evenly over the tops of the slider buns.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the buns are lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min