PRESTO PIZZA PATTIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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. Freeze option: 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 : Calories 299 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges