Freezer Mix Pizzawiches

If you’ve got a batch of seasoned ground beef freezer mix on hand, these pizzawiches come together faster than delivery.

The filling is just the freezer mix stirred into tomato paste with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and a dash of hot sauce. Spread it on bread slices or split hamburger buns, pile on shredded mozzarella or American cheese, and bake until everything is bubbling and golden around the edges.

This is a weeknight rescue recipe, pure and simple. Kids go wild for them, they scale up easily for a crowd, and you can assemble them ahead of time and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.

Pro Tips

• Use a sturdy bread that won’t go soggy under the topping. Baguette slices, thick-cut Italian bread, or hamburger buns work best.
• Spread the mixture all the way to the edges of the bread. Exposed bread burns quickly under high heat.
• Watch them closely after the 5-minute mark. The cheese goes from bubbly to burnt fast in a hot oven.

Variations

• Add sliced pepperoni or diced bell peppers on top before baking for a loaded pizza version.
• Use pita bread rounds for a crispier, thinner base.