Ingredients:

For the Burger Patties:

  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef (96% lean) (16 points)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

For the Toppings:

  • 4 slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (1 points)
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce (1 points)
  • 1/4 cup turkey pepperoni slices (1 points)
  • 2 whole wheat hamburger buns (1 points)
  • Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
  • Olive oil spray (for grilling)

Total points: 4 points / Makes 2 servings

Points per serving:4 points

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Burger Patties:
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
  1. Grill the Burger Patties:
  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray with olive oil.
  • Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  • During the last minute of grilling, place 2 slices of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
  1. Toast the Buns:
  • While the patties are grilling, lightly toast the whole wheat hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
  1. Assemble the Pizza Burgers:
  • Place the grilled burger patties on the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
  • Spoon a generous amount of pizza sauce over each patty.
  • Top each patty with turkey pepperoni slices.
  1. Broil the Pizza Burgers:
  • Preheat your oven’s broiler.
  • Place the assembled burgers on a baking sheet.
  • Spoon a little more pizza sauce on top of each bun, and then add another slice of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese and additional turkey pepperoni slices if desired.
  • Broil the burgers for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  1. Serve:
  • Remove the pizza burgers from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.
  • Serve hot and enjoy the delicious combination of a burger and pizza!

This low-point version of the pizza burger allows you to indulge in the flavors of pizza and burgers while keeping within your Weight Watchers points budget. Adjust toppings and portion sizes according to your personal points allowance.