Mini Pizza Burgers

Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare Patties:

In a bowl, mix ground meat with chopped onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Form mixture into 6 small patties.

Cook Patties:

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked.

Toast Buns:

Lightly toast slider buns in the skillet with olive oil or butter until golden.

Assemble Mini Pizza Burgers:

Place each patty on the bottom bun.

Spread 1 tbsp pizza sauce over each patty.

Top with shredded mozzarella and 2–3 slices of pepperoni.

Melt Cheese:

Place assembled open-faced burgers on a baking sheet.

Bake 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Finish & Serve:

Place top bun on each burger.

Garnish with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, or Parmesan if desired.

Serve hot.