Pizza-Style Cheese Burgers (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Patties

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
03 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Pizza Toppings

04 - 1 cup marinara sauce
05 - 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - Pizza toppings as desired (pepperoni, olives, bell peppers)

→ For Serving

07 - 4 hamburger buns

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Mix ground beef with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
02 - Split the meat into 4 equal portions and shape into burger patties.
03 - Cook patties in hot pan over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
04 - Split and toast hamburger buns until golden.
05 - Top each patty with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and chosen pizza toppings. Cover and cook 2-3 more minutes until cheese melts.
06 - Place burgers on toasted buns and serve hot.

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Combines pizza and burger flavors in one meal
02 - Can customize with favorite pizza toppings