Beverly Nuber | CoServ

Imagine the cheesy goodness of pizza sandwiched in a burger bun, creating a mouthwatering combination that satisfies both pizza and burger cravings.

—Vianney Rodriguez, Food Editor

1 pound 80/20 ground chuck
3 teaspoons ground oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons tomato purée
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 hamburger buns
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 slices mozzarella cheese
16 slices pepperoni
4 tablespoons pizza sauce
1 bunch fresh basil

1. Combine ground chuck, oregano, garlic powder and tomato purée. Form into 4 patties, about 5–6 inches across.

2. Spread mayonnaise evenly on buns.

3. Heat a griddle or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Place buns on griddle and lightly toast. Remove from griddle and set aside. Reduce heat to medium.

4. Lightly grease griddle with cooking spray, place patties on griddle and season with salt and pepper.

5. Cook 3–4 minutes, flip over and place mozzarella slice and 4 pepperoni slices on top of each patty. Cook an additional 3–4 minutes.

6. Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on each bottom bun. Stack 2 patties on each bun and spread additional 1 tablespoon pizza sauce over top patty. Add a handful fresh basil leaves and top with bun.

Makes 2 burgers.