Closeup of the finished burger on a white and blue plate.

Pork And Pepperoni Pizza Burgers

Name: Pork And Pepperoni Pizza Burgers Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Pork
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Pork; 1/2 cup Chopped Pepperoni (abut 2 oz)*; 1/2 cup Italian Style Breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup Prepared Pizza Sauce; 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves; 1 cup (4 oz) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 6 Sandwich Buns; *Try using a clean pair of scissors to cut pepperoni into small pieces.; Additional Items:; Medium Bowl; Instant-read Thermometer

Recipe courtesy of The National Pork Board

Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 - 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Ground Pork
Chopped Pepperoni (abut 2 oz)*
Italian Style Breadcrumbs
Prepared Pizza Sauce
Dried Oregano Leaves
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Sandwich Buns

*Try using a clean pair of scissors to cut pepperoni into small pieces.

Additional Items:

• Medium Bowl
• Instant-read Thermometer

Directions:

Preheat grill to medium heat.
In a medium bowl, stir together ground pork, pepperoni, bread crumbs, pizza sauce and oregano.
Shape mixture into 6 patties.
Grill burgers for 5 mintues per side, until an instant read thermometer reads 160℉.
Place burgers on buns; top each patty with cheese.
Serve.

Serving Suggestions
This recipe is a hit with kids. They are sure to love the burger and pepperoni combination. Ask them to help with mixing the ingredients and forming the patties. Serve with carrot and celery sticks.