Frozen Pizza Burgers: The Unlikely Combo That Feels Like Cheating

Why I Tried This

Random thought, really. I was staring at my freezer and saw a frozen pepperoni pizza and a stack of burger buns. Usually, that’s just snack and dinner clutter, right? But suddenly, it felt kinda genius. The smell of melted cheese blending with sizzling beef, crispy crust soaking up juices—nothing about that mix makes sense until it does. These burgers are about to turn your snack routine upside down. No fancy ingredients needed—just those two things that everyone hides in the back of the freezer. It’s not about looking fancy; it’s about the thrill of messing around, breaking the rules, and realizing that sometimes the best ideas are the easiest. No plan. Just a gut feeling I couldn’t ignore.

Frozen Pepperoni Pizza Burger Buns

This dish combines sliced burger buns with chunks of frozen pepperoni pizza, then grills them to create a crispy, cheesy snack or meal. The process involves reheating and melding the ingredients to achieve a crispy exterior with melted cheese and flavorful toppings inside.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: fusion

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 pieces burger buns frozen or thawed slightly for easier handling
• 1 cup frozen pepperoni pizza slices thawed slightly for easier chopping if desired
• to taste cheese slices or shredded cheese optional, for extra melty topping

Equipment

• Skillet or frying pan
• Spatula
• Knife
• Plate

Method

 

1. Slice the frozen pepperoni pizza into bite-sized chunks using a sharp knife on a cutting board.
2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat until hot and lightly greased with a small amount of oil or cooking spray.
3. Place the burger buns cut-side down in the skillet and toast for about 2 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and toast the other side similarly.
4. Remove the buns from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the pizza chunks and spread them out evenly. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese starts to melt and the pizza pieces are heated through, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Optional: Place cheese slices or shredded cheese on top of the pizza mixture and cover the skillet for 1 minute until the cheese melts and becomes gooey.
   2 pieces burger buns
6. Assemble the dish by spooning the cheesy pizza mixture onto the toasted buns. Top with the remaining bun halves, then serve immediately, showcasing the crispy buns with melted cheese and flavorful pizza chunks inside.

Like I said, probably not how you’d plan a dinner but somehow feels just right. Sometimes, the weirdest ideas are exactly what we need. No regrets, just a greasy, cheesy mess worth the mess.