Oven baked cheeseburgers are just as delicious as their pan-seared or grilled counterparts but with much less mess. It is truly one of the easiest ways to make a burger as well as one of the healthiest. Because baked cheeseburgers are incredibly customizable, they make a great dinner for the whole family.
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These easy oven baked cheeseburgers are one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners. They only take about 30 minutes to make and they are great for the whole family because you can add whatever veggies, condiments, or toppings you like.
Also, making baked cheeseburgers barely dirties any dishes so there's very little mess. It's one of the best burger recipes for when you need an easy dinner in a flash.
🥘 Ingredients
All you need is a few simple herbs and spices to make your burger seasoning, the meat, and any typical burger buns and toppings. See the tips and notes section below for some recommendations on burger add-ons and toppings.
- Salt - ½ teaspoon.
- Paprika - ½ teaspoon.
- Ground Black Pepper - ¼ teaspoon.
- Garlic Powder - ¼ teaspoon.
- Onion Powder - ¼ teaspoon.
- Ground Beef - 1 ½ pounds of ground beef (80/20 ground chuck is my preferred choice).
- American Cheese - 6 slices.
- Hamburger Buns - 6 sets of buns.
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Make Baked Cheeseburgers
Baking cheeseburgers has got to be one of the easiest ways to make them. All you need is a wire cooling or baking rack, a rimmed baking sheet, and some aluminum foil.
Preheat & Prep
Step 1: Preheat. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Mix. Meanwhile, mix the ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of pepper, ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of onion powder until thoroughly combined.
Step 3: Shape and season. Form 5 or 6 evenly sized patties from 1 ½ pounds of ground beef then season them on both sides with the seasoning blend.
Bake
Step 4: Prepare to bake. Place the seasoned patties on top of a wire cooling rack or broiling pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lightly coated with cooking oil.
Step 5: Bake. Cook your burger patties in the middle of your preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (depending on the thickness of the patties).
Melt Cheese & Build Burger
Step 6: Melt the cheese. Once your burgers reach 160°F (71°C), they are done. Top each patty with a slice of American cheese and bake an additional 1-2 minutes until melted.
Step 7: Build your burger. Place each of the 6 cheeseburger patties onto a bun with any desired toppings or condiments and serve (*see note).
Everyone has their own favorite burger toppings and sides. I like to serve mine with some easy air fryer french fries or potato chips. Enjoy!
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💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes
- To get a soft bun and melted cheese, wrap the whole burger in aluminum foil and let it bake for a couple of minutes. You can also wrap them in parchment paper and pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds to get that steamed bun effect like your favorite fast-food restaurant.
- Additional toppings to try on your burger: bacon, lettuce, onion or red onion, tomato, ketchup, mayo, mustard, BBQ sauce, onion rings, Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms or sauteed mushrooms and onions.
- Storing: After they cool, place cooked burgers in a shallow airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: To reheat, you may use the microwave or pop them in the oven on a wire rack over a baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes depending on thickness.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Baked burgers don't require any kind of oil and using the wire rack means the excess fat will drain away from the meat. For those reasons, it is considered one of the healthiest ways to cook a burger.
You can bake burgers on a foil-lined baking sheet for the same amount of time, they may be a bit greasier, but still delicious. If adding onions, you may put the onions on the burger patty and bake them onion-side-down. This will both cook the onions and give the fat a way to drain from the patties
🍔 More Tasty Burgers
- Mushroom Swiss Burgers
- Venison Burgers
- Smoked Hamburgers
- Western Bacon Cheeseburger
- Wagyu Burger
- Hawaiian Burger
- Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
- Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast (S.O.S.)
- Turkey and Dumplings
- Prime Rib Quesaritos
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📖 Recipe Card
Baked Cheeseburgers
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 ground chuck is my preferred)
- 6 slices American cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Mix the salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until thoroughly combined. Form 5 or 6 evenly sized patties from the ground beef and season all over with the seasoning blend.
- Place the seasoned patties on top of a wire cooling rack or broiling pan that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (depending on the thickness of the patties).
- Burgers are done when they have an internal temp of 160°F (71°C). Top with cheese and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until melted.
- Place cheeseburgers on buns with any desired additional toppings and serve.
Notes
- To get a soft bun and melted cheese, wrap the whole burger in aluminum foil and let it bake for a couple of minutes. You can also wrap them in parchment paper and pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds to get that steamed bun effect like your favorite fast-food restaurant.
- Additional toppings to try on your burger: bacon, lettuce, onion or red onion, tomato, ketchup, mayo, mustard, AI, BBQ sauce, onion rings, Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms or sauteed mushrooms and onions.
- After they cool, store cooked burgers in a shallow airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, you may use the microwave or pop them in the oven on a wire rack over a baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes depending on thickness.
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