Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout
Crispy Pizza Burgers – The perfect combination of a classic burger and your favorite pizza, these pizza burgers are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with melted cheese. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting that perfect crispy crust. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls and General Tso’s Chicken.
Why This Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Easy to make at home
- Crispy golden crust
- Melty cheese and savory toppings
- Better than takeout
What You'll Need for Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- ground beef
- pizza dough
- mozzarella cheese
- pizza sauce
- toppings of your choice
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Optional: pepperoni
- Optional: sausage
- Optional: mushrooms
- Optional: onions
- Optional: bell peppers
- Optional: olives
- Optional: pineapple
📝 Ingredient Notes
- ground beef: Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor.
- pizza dough: You can use store-bought pizza dough or make your own.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Cast Iron Skillet — Gives a crispy crust and even heat distribution. → See on Amazon
- Pizza Cutter — Makes it easy to cut the pizza burgers into perfect slices. → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout
- Prepare the beef patties: Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form into patties and make an indentation in the center with your thumb.
- Cook the beef patties: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
- Prepare the pizza dough: Roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- Assemble the pizza burgers: Spread pizza sauce on one side of the pizza dough circles. Place a cooked beef patty on top of the sauce. Add your desired toppings and a generous amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pizza burgers: Place the assembled pizza burgers on a baking sheet. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the beef patties. They will continue to cook when you bake the pizza burgers. If you overcook them, they will be dry.
- Pro tip: To get a crispy crust, make sure to preheat your baking sheet in the oven before placing the pizza burgers on it.
- Pro tip: For a smokier flavor, you can cook the beef patties on the grill instead of the stovetop.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover pizza burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can assemble the pizza burgers ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Freezing Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout
Freeze uncooked pizza burgers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat leftover pizza burgers in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 10 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat leftover pizza burgers in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds or until heated through. The crust may not be as crispy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes to the pizza sauce.
- Best substitution: If you don't have pizza sauce, you can use marinara sauce instead.
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the pizza burgers ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your pizza burgers are burning on the outside but not cooking on the inside, reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for a little longer.
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Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ground beef
- pizza dough
- mozzarella cheese
- pizza sauce
- toppings of your choice
Seasonings
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
Optional Toppings
- pepperoni
- sausage
- mushrooms
- onions
- bell peppers
- olives
- pineapple
Instructions
- Prepare the beef patties: Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form into patties and make an indentation in the center with your thumb.
- Cook the beef patties: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
- Prepare the pizza dough: Roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- Assemble the pizza burgers: Spread pizza sauce on one side of the pizza dough circles. Place a cooked beef patty on top of the sauce. Add your desired toppings and a generous amount of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pizza burgers: Place the assembled pizza burgers on a baking sheet. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes to the pizza sauce.
- Best substitution: If you don't have pizza sauce, you can use marinara sauce instead.
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the pizza burgers ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your pizza burgers are burning on the outside but not cooking on the inside, reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for a little longer.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover pizza burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze uncooked pizza burgers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
- Oven reheat: Reheat leftover pizza burgers in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat leftover pizza burgers in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds or until heated through. The crust may not be as crispy.
- Make ahead: You can assemble the pizza burgers ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 650
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sat. Fat: 15g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can assemble the pizza burgers ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. However, I don't recommend freezing the assembled pizza burgers as the crust may become soggy.
This is because the oven temperature is too high. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and cook for a little longer. You can also try covering the pizza burgers with aluminum foil to prevent the crust from burning.
Yes, you can make these pizza burgers in the air fryer. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
The best way to reheat leftover pizza burgers is in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 10 minutes or until heated through. The crust may not be as crispy, but this method will help prevent the cheese from becoming rubbery.
Yes, you can use a different type of cheese for these pizza burgers. Mozzarella cheese is the best choice for melting, but you can also use cheddar, provolone, or a blend of cheeses.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Pizza Burgers – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
