Pizza Burgers

• olive oil or avocado oil↗1 tablespoon
• . ground turkey, chicken, or Italian sausage↗1 lb
• kosher salt (reduce if using Italian sausage)↗1 teaspoon
• onion powder↗0.5 teaspoon
• garlic powder↗0.5 teaspoon
• Italian seasoning↗0.5 teaspoon
• marinara sauce (I use Rao's)↗1.5 cup
• shredded mozzarella cheese0.5 cup
• chopped pepperoncini0.5 cup
• English muffin halves↗6
• salted butter, melted↗0.5 cup
• clove garlic, grated (or a few shakes of garlic powder)↗1
• shredded Mozzarella cheese1.5 cup
• finely grated Parmesan0.5 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the filling: Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown the meat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Add the tomato sauce; stir to combine. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese.

2. 2

   Prepare the English Muffins: Mix the melted butter and garlic. Place English muffins face-up on a sheet pan. Brush with the garlic butter mixture.

3. 3

   Arrange the Pizza Burgers: Put a few spoonfuls of the meat mixture on top of the English muffins. Cover each one with shredded Mozzarella, then a pinch of grated Parmesan.

4. 4

   For cooking immediately: Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes, and then broil as needed to get the cheese melted and browned. You can also air fry at 350 for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and slightly crisped.

5. 5

   For freezing: Place individual pizza burgers on a plate or small baking sheet lined with parchment and tuck it into the freezer. When they are solid, you can put them into a bag or container together. To reheat, I prefer to air fry at 350 for 6-8 minutes to get them warmed and crispy.