Mini Pizza Burgers Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Base
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450 g ground beef or ground turkey
→ Seasonings
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0.5 tsp garlic powder
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0.5 tsp onion powder
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0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce and Cheese
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120 ml pizza sauce, plus extra for serving
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60 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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25 g grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
→ Bread and Toppings
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6–8 mini slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
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Pepperoni slices (optional)
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Sliced black olives, mushrooms, or preferred pizza toppings
→ For Toasting
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Butter or olive oil, as needed for toasting buns
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 190°C and allow to preheat fully.
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In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
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Shape the seasoned meat into 6–8 even, slider-sized patties.
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear patties for 2–3 minutes per side until evenly browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest briefly.
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Lightly brush the bottom halves of slider buns with butter or olive oil. Arrange on a baking tray and toast until just golden.
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Position one cooked patty on each toasted bun base. Top each with approximately 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, a layer of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan if using, and desired toppings such as pepperoni or sliced vegetables.
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Place the top halves of buns on the baking tray beside (not atop) assembled sliders. Bake for 5–7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove tray from oven. Place top buns on each burger and serve immediately, accompanied by extra pizza sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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For a filled centre, insert a small cube of mozzarella into each patty before cooking for a molten cheese core.
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Customise with sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions for a vegetarian variant.
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Enhance flavour by adding cooked crumbled sausage or bacon before baking for a meat-lovers version.