These are a family favorite! Mindlessly easy, loved by kids, and just fun to make. Great for meal prep, too!
My Grandma Knew
A crisped English muffin brushed with garlic butter, topped with a savory meat sauce and melty cheese? Oh MAN these are good.
I’m currently very obsessed with these, which is kind of making me chuckle, because it feels like a peak 90s Midwestern mom moment. HERE FOR IT!
“Pizza burgers” are a staple of my childhood. My grandma made these all the time, and whenever she would come visit our family, she’d re-up our freezer stash.
This recipe is like a collab between my grandma and me: she always did them on English muffins, and I prefer ground Italian sausage (or turkey, or chicken), and brushing all of it with garlic butter.
They’re just my favorite for the end-of-school-year madness right now:
- They’re MINDLESSLY EASY.
- My kids love them.
- Fun toppings can be mixed in (my fave = pepperoncini).
- And, importantly: they can be pulled out of the freezer and reheated one at a time — ideal for the times we are trying to get out the door to soccer or find something to eat quickly between work meetings.
While writing this post, I literally just ate two of them for lunch. So good.
Pulled out of the freezer. Air-fried for 8 minutes. Drizzled with good olive oil and topped with some kosher salt, served alongside a pile of supremely crunchy cucumbers. It was a moment!
Hope you love these — from my Midwestern grandma, to me, to all of us. 🙂
How To Make Pizza Burgers
1. Make Your Filling
You have options. My grandma always did ground beef, but I prefer Italian sausage or well-seasoned ground turkey!
2. Brush with Garlic Butter
This is obviously a very good flavor move.
3. Top the English Muffins
A spoonful of sauce, pepperoncini slices if you’re feeling it, and a little sprinkling of cheese.
4. Air Fry
You can air fry these from fresh OR frozen for a deliciously crisped, golden brown result.
5. You’re Done!
Suggestion: sprinkle with more Italian seasoning, add a dollop of pesto, or finish with a drizzle of good olive oil.
How To Make Pizza Burgers (Video)
Recipe
Meat Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb. ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (reduce if using Italian sausage)
