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.
Pork &
Pepperoni Pizza Burgers
- 1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni (about 2 ounces) *
1/2 cup Italian-style dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup prepared pizza sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregon leaves
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mozzarella cheese
6 sandwich buns
- In a medium bowl, stir
together ground pork, pepperoni, bread crumbs, pizza sauce and
oregano. Shape mixture into 6 patties.
- Grill or broil burgers
for 5 mintues per side or until no longer pink inside.
- Place burgers on buns;
top each patty with cheese.
Serves 6.
*Try using a clean pair
of scissors to cut pepperoni into small pieces.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 490 calories
Protein 32 grams
Fat 20 grams
Sodium 900 milligrams
Cholesterol 45 milligrams
Saturated Fat 9 grams
Carbohydrates 45 grams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.
