Presto Pizza Patties

• 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

1. 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 six oval patties.
2. In a
3. , cook patties over medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0.
4. Meanwhile, place bread on an ungreased
5. . Brush tops with oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
6. 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.
7. Place patties on a plastic wrap-lined
8. ; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a large resealable plastic bag; 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 160u0b0 for patties and for sauce to be heated through.

pizza sauce, bread crumbs, green pepper, onion, egg whites, garlic, ground beef, italian bread, olive oil, italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/presto-pizza-patties/ (may not work)