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Ultimate Pizza-Burger Pepperoni Cheeseburger

Pizza-Burger Pepperoni Cheeseburger is a bold comfort meal that combines juicy burger patties, marinara sauce, melted cheese, and pepperoni inside toasted brioche buns.
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Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Pizza Toppings

  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 12 slices pepperoni
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • Optional red pepper flakes

For the Buns

  • 4 brioche or hamburger buns
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • Garlic powder for sprinkling

Optional Toppings

  • Sliced pickles
  • Red onions
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Extra cheese slices

Instructions
 

  • Mix ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then form into 4 patties about ½ inch thick.
  • Toast buttered buns with a sprinkle of garlic powder in a skillet over medium heat about 2 minutes until golden.
  • Cook patties in a hot skillet 3–4 minutes, flip and cook 2–3 minutes more, then add mozzarella and cheddar and cover briefly to melt.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon marinara on each bun bottom, add the cheesy patty, top with 3 pepperoni slices, oregano, basil, and extra mozzarella if desired.
  • Add optional toppings like pickles, onions, basil, or extra cheese, then close with the top bun and serve warm.