If you grew up in the era of lunch trays, milk cartons, and mystery desserts, there’s a good chance you remember pizza burgers. They weren’t quite a burger and not exactly pizza—but somehow better than both. Old School Pizza Burgers are pure nostalgia: toasted buns, savory seasoned beef, tangy tomato sauce, and a bubbly layer of melted cheese that stretches when you pull it apart.
This recipe brings that retro favorite back to life, just like the ones served in school cafeterias and small-town diners—simple, hearty, and unapologetically comforting.
What Makes a Pizza Burger “Old School”
Old school pizza burgers are all about simplicity. No fancy toppings, no gourmet sauces, no brioche buns. Just everyday ingredients layered in a way that hits all the right comfort-food notes. The beef is well-seasoned but not spicy, the sauce is rich and tomato-forward, and the cheese melts into every nook and cranny.
They’re messy in the best way and meant to be eaten hot, preferably with a napkin nearby.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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Ground beef
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Hamburger buns (white or wheat)
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Pizza sauce or seasoned tomato sauce
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Shredded mozzarella cheese
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Optional add-ins: diced onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper
That’s it. No complicated shopping list—just pantry and fridge staples.
How to Make Old School Pizza Burgers
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