Denise’s Pizza Burgers

Serves 8 to 10

2-1/2 lbs. ground beef

1/4 c. bread crumbs

1 T. dried basil

1 T. Italian seasoning

1/2 t. pepper

10 to 12 slices pepperoni, quartered

1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

8-oz. jar pizza sauce, divided

8 to 10 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese

8 to 10 kaiser rolls, split

In a bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, seasonings, pepperoni and cheese; add 1/4 cup pizza sauce. Shape into 8 to 10 patties. Grill on a hot grill to desired doneness. Warm remaining pizza sauce. Serve burgers on rolls, topping each with cheese and a spoonful of pizza sauce.

Generally, you should close the cover on the grill when you are cooking large pieces of food or slow grilling; swing the lid open when food is cut up into small chunks or thin pieces.