Hot Honey Pizza Burgers (Print View)

Juicy burgers layered with classic pizza toppings and a spicy honey kick, ideal for sharing.

# Components:

→ Burger Patties

01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Pizza Toppings

06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup pizza sauce
08 - 32 slices pepperoni or vegetarian pepperoni
09 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced

→ Hot Honey

11 - 1/4 cup honey
12 - 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste

→ Assembly

13 - 4 Italian-style burger buns
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and shape into 4 even patties.
03 - Grill or sear the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until desired doneness is reached.
04 - Warm the honey over low heat in a small saucepan and stir in the hot sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - Brush burger buns lightly with olive oil and toast on the grill or in the oven until golden.
06 - During the final 2 minutes of cooking, top each patty with pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, red onion, and green bell pepper. Cover briefly to allow the cheese to melt.
07 - Set each patty on a toasted bun, drizzle hot honey over the top, garnish with fresh basil as desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is the secret weeknight dinner I pull out when I want to impress but can’t be bothered with fuss.
  • It’s pure fun watching everyone’s faces light up after their first bite of that sweet, spicy hot honey drizzle.
02 -
  • If the hot honey simmers even a little too long, it thickens like caramel—keep a close eye and remove from heat as soon as it’s combined.
  • I used to overload my patties with toppings before the cheese even started melting, but adding them during the final minutes ensures perfect, messy results without soggy veggies.
03 -
  • Adding a little hot honey to the burger patty mix takes the flavor up another notch—just a half teaspoon for subtle heat.
  • Rest the cooked patties for a minute before assembling so the juices stay put and don’t soak your buns.
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