Baked Hamburgers

Skip grilling this winter and make these baked hamburgers in the oven. They are easy to make with juicy, flavorful results then add your favorite toppings for the perfect burger!

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Hamburgers in the Oven

Can you cook burgers in the oven? Yes! While I love grilling my beef burger recipe or this cheeseburger recipe, on a quick weeknight, it’s a nice alternative to bake hamburgers in the oven. They won’t have charred grilled marks, but they are still a delicious juicy burger.

When I am serving a crowd on game day, I make these baked hamburgers in the oven. I use my hamburger seasoning and add my favorite burger sauce. For special occasions, I even make homemade hamburger buns.

Best Baked Hamburger Ingredients

Only three ingredients are needed to make the best baked hamburgers. These are the best burgers around and a family favorite ground beef recipe.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Ground beef: Lean ground beef is best! I like to use 80% lean and 20% fat. This is tender and juicy meat that will bake perfectly together.
• BBQ sauce: Make a homemade barbeque sauce or purchase your favorite flavor at the grocery store.
• Hamburger seasoning: I love to use this homemade hamburger seasoning. If you prefer a simple seasoning black pepper and salt are always great options too.

How to Bake Hamburgers

Learning how to cook burgers in the oven is a great way to skip grilling in the winter or if you don’t have a grill area. These baked hamburgers are tender, juicy, and the best burger at home.

• Prepare the baking pan. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then place a cooling rack on top of the pan.
• Season and shape the patties. Add ground beef, BBQ sauce, and hamburger seasoning in a medium bowl. Use hands to combine beef mixture, then shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
• Bake in the oven. Place the hamburger patties on the cooling rack and bake in an oven at 425°F for about 15 minutes.
• Top and serve. Add a slice of cheese immediately to the oven baked hamburgers, so the cheese melts on top then serve with all your favorite toppings.

Cooking Tips

Cooking hamburgers in the oven still has an easy cleanup similar to grilling and is way less mess than pan-frying burger patties.

• Cleanup: Line your pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
• Cookie sheet: Place a cooling rack on your baking sheet. This will help the excess fat or grease drain from the baked hamburgers and give some mini grill marks.
• Prevent bulging burgers. Make a well in the center of each patty with your thumb, to prevent the burgers from bulging when they cook.
• Meat thermometer: Check the hamburgers with a meat thermometer, to make sure you don’t overcook them. They are ready when the temperature reaches 155°F.
• Add cheese! If you want to add cheese to your baked hamburgers, add the cheese slices during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.

Favorite Toppings

For the best hamburger experience when serving a crowd, I love to create an assemble your own burger bar starting with burgers and buns and ending with condiments.

• Classic toppings: Lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, red onions, or pickles for a classic hamburger.
• Cheese: Make cheeseburgers with cheddar cheese, Monterey cheese or jalapeno jack cheese. Use dairy free cheese if needed.
• Sauces: Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, or burger sauce to boost flavor in every bite of your baked burgers.
• Bacon: A few pieces of bacon are one of our favorite burger toppings!
• Gourmet: Add avocado slices or take your burger to the next level with extra toppings like sauteed mushrooms or caramelized onions.

Serving Suggestions

Baked burgers pair well with so many sides, a few favorites we love include baked sweet potato fries, homemade french fries, or these healthy zucchini fries.

Keep it low carb and make a lettuce wrap burger or burger in a bowl by serving over mixed greens with your favorite toppings.

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