Cheesy Pizza Buns

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cheesy Pizza Buns.

1. Step 1

   Begin by preheating your oven's broiler, positioning the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

2. Step 2

   Arrange the split hamburger buns, cut side up, on a baking sheet and broil them for roughly 1 minute until they achieve a light golden toast.

3. Step 3

   Keep a vigilant eye to avoid any burning mishaps, then remove them from the oven and set aside.

4. Step 4

   Next, crank up your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).

5. Step 5

   In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes until it’s crumbly and cooked through.

6. Step 6

   Drain any excess grease to keep your dish from becoming too oily.

7. Step 7

   Toss in the chopped onion and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent, which should take about 5 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Now, stir in the pizza sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

9. Step 9

   Bring this flavorful mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often to meld those delicious flavors.

10. Step 10

    Spoon the savory beef and sauce mixture generously over the toasted buns on the baking sheet, then crown each with about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

11. Step 11

    Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for around 10 minutes, or until the cheese is gloriously bubbly and lightly browned.

12. Step 12

    Enjoy the delightful aroma as your cheesy creations come to life!.