Name: Pizzaiola Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American, Italian, French
Ingredients: 2 pounds Ground Chuck or ground sirloin; 1 egg; 1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley; 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano grated cheese; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 3 small clove garlic minced fine; pinch of cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup of homemade marinara sauce or store-bought in a jar; sliced provolone or whole milk mozzarella from the deli; Rolls Suggestions for Serving:; Ciabatta rolls, French Rolls, Italian thickly sliced bread or Hard Rolls; Tools: gridded cast iron pan, panini maker or indoor grill, outdoor gas grill

These pizza burgers are inspired by the great series Sopranos Steak Pizzaiola, and the burgers are just as it sounds a Pizzaiola Burger is a topped hamburger loaded just like how you like your pizza toppings.

One of my favorite Italian appetizers is our family Meatball Recipe, these burgers are similar in flavor except gourmet topped with Marinara Sauce, melted cheese, and some favorite pizza toppings.

Topped with homemade marinara sauce, and loaded with a blend of provolone, mozzarella, and grated cheese, it's a gourmet Italian masterpiece.

The burger bursts with garlic and Italian flavors however you can even dress it up with classic American toppings if you would like a traditional style burger just seasoned Italian style.

Growing up sometimes we would use any leftover fried meatballs, with our Traditional Sunday Sauce and make this delicious pizza burger.

Whether you use hard-crusted Italian bread, a ciabatta roll, or make this into a panini sandwich, this is one of the best Italian burgers you'll ever sink your teeth in.

The homemade ciabatta bread rolls are pillow soft and make a big difference giving this Italian burger the "wow" factor!

Pizza Burgers from an Italian Household

All food no matter what it was turned Italian in our household some like their burgers plain with sauce and mozzarella or all dressed up with peppers, mushrooms, onions sauce and cheese.

Grandma from Rome, Italy at 17 years old came to America, and mom's family from Bari, Italy, Italianized it!

These are the perfect example of how they transformed hamburgers into a delicious Italian juicy burger, the best ever!

Of course, you will also need to make Italian Style French Fries of Dad's Home Fries, or try Grandma's favorite Salt and Vinegar Potatoes, for a side dish!

Pick your own toppings (set up a serving station)

sauteed mushrooms,
any kinds of peppers, onions, raw onions, peppers, mushrooms
sliced tomato
fresh tomatoes pureed
more marinara sauce
chopped crinkled black olives
mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup(for the classic style)
thick-sliced provolone, mozzarella, or another kind you prefer
pickles
bean salad
romaine lettuce, arugula, butter, or iceberg chopped
hard-boiled or fried eggs
pepperoni, capicola or a slice of soppressata
crispy bacon, prosciutto, or cooked pancetta
Italian cooked sliced sausage, peppers, and onions all together
red pepper flakes and grated Pecorino Romano cheese for garnishing

Tools

measuring cups
knife
chopping board
iron skillet or griddle
a hamburger press is optional
saucepan
use a cupcake tin for assorted condiments for serving

Italian Style Ingredients (scroll down to the recipe card for the exact measurements)

Ground chuck or sirloin
Italian bread crumbs
Eggs
Italian fresh herbs or seasonings
Garlic
Wine is Optional
Cheese
Olive oil
Rolls
Marinara sauce
Homemade ciabatta bread rolls,
see Topping Suggestions

Cooking Methods

air fryer: set the air fryer to 400 degrees on an oil-sprayed basket see the meat chart for cooking times. Add the sauce and cheese 3 minutes before the burgers are completed cooking just to melt the cheese
grilled: oil sprays the grates, heat the grill to medium heat, and grill to the desired doneness. Add the sauce and cheese and place the cover down for 2 minutes after the burgers are cooked. and cheese is melted
oven: bake at 400 degrees for around 20 minutes in a cast iron gridded skillet sprayed with cooking oil Add sauce and cheese until cheese melts for another 5 minutes or broil the tops until cheese melts.

this is a cooking chart for ground beef burgers and the safe temperatures to cook them

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Building Pizzaiola Burgers

The easiest way to please everyone is by setting up a serving bar.

We use assorted cheese slices on ours, olives, crispy cooked bacon, roasted peppers, sauteed mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, and arugula, just to name a few!

Pizza burgers no matter what time of the year it is are a true comfort food and certainly will make any pizza and burger lover happy.

Making Grandma's meatballs mixture is our favorite burger, just adapt to your family's homemade meatballs recipe or use ours to get the true taste of Italian Pizzaiola Burgers!.