How about whipping up some Italian Sausage Pizza Burgers for out on the grill? They're the best of both worlds (pizza and burgers), and they take less time to get on the table than a traditional pizza delivery and they taste better than a standard burger.
For other delicious dishes featuring the great flavor of Italian sausage, I invite you to stop and visit these recipes for: Italian Sausage, Fennel and Potatoes, Cheese and Sausage Slow Cooker Lasagna, One Pot Linguine with Italian Sausage and Capers, and Easy Caprese Sausage Sandwich.
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Why this recipe works
The best thing about these pizza burgers (besides the taste), is that you can top them with all your favorite ingredients, just as you would your favorite pizza.
For ours, I topped them with some grilled green peppers and onions, but think about adding pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, and anchovies! Well, maybe we'd better stop at mushrooms! LOL
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The ingredient list for making Italian sausage pizza burgers:
*Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.
- bulk Italian Sausage
- dried basil
- dried oregano
- green bell peppers (optional)
- sweet onions (optional)
- mozzarella cheese
- garlic powder
- olive oil
- hamburger buns
- butter
- marinara sauce
- salt and pepper
Equipment for making pizza burgers:
- grill pan or grill
- mixing bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
- chefs knife
- cutting board
- skillet or grill basket (for sautéing vegetables)
Why this recipe is extra special?
It's the Garlic buns, people!! Before serving, slather the buns liberally with softened butter and add a hefty sprinkling of garlic powder.
Then, toast or grill the buns until slightly crunchy! The taste of the garlic buns really elevates a boring pizza burger to THE BEST Italian Sausage Pizza Burger you've ever eaten!
Pizza burger topping suggestions
- pineapple
- ham
- pepperoni
- bbq sauce
- Parmesan cheese
- anchovies
- mushrooms
- you name it!
Want more pizza, and pizza-inspired recipes?
Garlic Lovers Deep Dish Pizza (pictured below)
If you’re a huge garlic lover then you simply MUST try this Garlic Lover’s Pizza! The crust is super simple to make and is the perfect thickness to hold at the garlicy, cheesy goodness this pizza possesses!
Pepperoni Pizza Mac 'N Cheese (pictured below)
For those times when you can’t decide what to make for dinner, I suggest you whip up this Pizza Mac & Cheese. It’s a cross between two of your favorite things; pizza, and mac and cheese. Your family will thank you!
Pepperoni Pizza Nachos for the air fryer or oven (pictured below)
Yep! You heard me correctly. Pizza Nachos. Make them in an air fryer, or traditional oven. Please. Thank you. You’re welcome!
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Italian Sausage Pizza Burgers
Equipment
- grill pan optional, or outdoor grill
- Large Skillet optional, for sautéing vegetables
- grill basket optional, for grilling vegetables
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bulk Italian Sausage
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder plus more for the buns
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 medium green bell peppers sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 8 hamburger buns
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup prepared marinara sauce warmed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium/high.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sausage, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
- Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into burger patties.
- Grill the patties on a preheated grill (or grill pan) for approximately 7-8 minutes per side (cover for half of the cooking time).
- Meanwhile, in a grill basket (or a large stovetop skillet), season and cook the green peppers and onions with the salt and olive oil until they are slightly wilted and no longer crunchy. Stirring occasionally.
- Place the cheese on the burgers and cook just until the cheese has melted. Remove from the grill and keep warm.
- Spread the softened butter on both sides of the buns and season with garlic powder to taste.
- Place the buns (butter side down) on the grill, or skillet, and cook until they're browned and lightly crispy.
- Place a burger on a bun, top with prepared warmed marinara sauce, and the sauteed green pepper and onions.
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I sincerely hope you will enjoy making, serving, and of course eating these delicious pizza burgers made with Italian sausage just as much as I've enjoyed bringing them to you.
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Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you will come back and visit me often. Please know that there is always room for you around my kitchen table!
Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!
Erica Schwarz says
Such a clever recipe so I had to try it. This was a hit! So tasty.
Ashley F says
Really love the not so traditional burger! So tasty!
Nellie Tracy says
These look absolutely amazing! Can't wait to try them!
Renée says
Thank you. If you love sausage pizza, you'll flip for these burgers.
Stephanie Simmons says
The flavors of these are incredible! So easy to make too!
Renée says
Very easy. They're perfect for busy days.