Pizza Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 hamburger buns

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Form the mixture into 4 patties and place them on a greased baking sheet.
3. Bake in a preheated 375 F oven for 25 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each patty.
5. Top each patty with mozzarella cheese, black olives, and parsley.
6. Return the patties to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
7. Serve on hamburger buns.

Interesting Facts

• The original pizza burger was invented in the 1950s by a Greek immigrant in New Jersey.
• The pizza burger is a popular street food in many parts of the world.
• You can make your own pizza burgers at home with just a few simple ingredients.