Pizza Burgers

Ingredients:

1 package (11.25 ounces) frozen Texas toast slices

1 3/4 pound ground beef

1 cup pizza sauce, divided

18 slices pepperoni

12 slices mozzarella cheese

6 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

sliced green pepper

sliced ripe olives

Directions:

Prepare six Texas toast slices according to package directions. Save remaining toast for another use.

Shape beef into 12 thin patties. Top six patties with 1 tablespoon pizza sauce, three slices of pepperoni, and one slice mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal.

Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter. Top each burger with a rounded tablespoon pizza sauce and one mozzarella cheese lice. Cover and cook 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top prepared toast with green pepper slices, burgers, mushrooms, olives and Parmesan cheese.