Presto Pizza Patties Recipe

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Craving both beef and pizza? These patties feature both in an open-faced sandwich. —Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio

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Presto Pizza Patties Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 egg whites
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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6 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, bread crumbs, green pepper, 1/3 cup pizza sauce, onion and garlic. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six oval patties.
In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
Meanwhile, place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Microwave remaining pizza sauce, covered, on high for 10-20 seconds or until heated through. Place patties on toast; top with cheese and sauce. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 299 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 527 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.

Originally published as Presto Pizza Patties in Taste of Home November 2011, p42