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Presto Pizza Patties

Name: Presto Pizza Patties
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided; 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 large egg whites; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 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

3 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Mar. 11, 2022

Craving both beef and pizza? These patties feature both in an open-faced sandwich. And they're lighter than you'd think! —Barbara Schindler, Napoleon, Ohio

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Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 large egg whites
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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 1/3 cup pizza sauce, bread crumbs, pepper, onion, egg whites and garlic. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 6 oval patties.
In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Meanwhile, place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush tops with oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Place remaining pizza sauce in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-20 seconds or until heated through. Place patties on toast; top with sauce and cheese.

Can you freeze Presto Pizza Patties?

Place patties on waxed paper-lined baking sheet; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. Freeze remaining pizza sauce in an airtight container. To use, cook frozen patties and pizza sauce as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer to read 160° for patties and for sauce to be heated through.

Nutrition Facts

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

Presto Pizza Patties

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