Description
Baked hamburgers are perfect for parties because they cook hands-free and their easier to clean up than pan-fried patties.
Ingredients
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- 24 ounces of ground chuck
- One teaspoon of kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 4 slices of cheese, such as cheddar, American, blue cheese, or Swiss
- 4 soft hamburger-style buns, split
- 4 slices of beefsteak tomatoes, optional
- Iceberg, romaine, or watercress, optional
- 4 tablespoons of your favorite mustard
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
Spice Blend
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons of onion powder
- Hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Do the prep. Preheat the oven to 400°F or 204°C. Line a baking sheet with foil and place an oven-safe rack on top.
- Make the patties. Add the meat, salt, pepper, and spice blend (optional) to a bowl and mix gently with your hands. Divide the seasoned meat into 4 equal portions. You can use a scale to measure 6-oz patties or guess. Shape each portion into a patty that’s 3/4- to 1-inch thick. Use your thumb to press a dent in the center of each patty.
- Bake. Place the patties on the rack and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. The recommendation for a safe food temperature for ground beef is 160°F or 71°C.
- Add cheese and broil. In the last minute of cooking, add cheese and turn on the broiler. Watch the patties closely because the cheese can burn.
- Toast buns. While patties are baking, toast the buns and arrange your toppings so you and guests can easily construct their burgers.
- Compile burgers and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 809
- Sugar: 12.7 g
- Sodium: 949.7 mg
- Fat: 33.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 156.1 g
- Protein: 17.9 g
- Cholesterol: 33.5 mg