Pizza Burgers

Ingredients:
For the Burgers:
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter option)
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp onion powder 🧅
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices mozzarella cheese
8 slices pepperoni(optional)
4 hamburger buns
For the Pizza Sauce:
1/2 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for a bit of heat)
1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Toppings (optional but recommended):
Sliced mushrooms
Sliced black olives 🫒
Sliced bell peppers 🫑
Sliced onions 🧅
Fresh basil or parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese
Assembly:
Butter for toasting buns 🧈
Olive oil for cooking 🫒