{"id":1993698,"date":"2024-05-16T18:55:22","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T04:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=1993698"},"modified":"2024-07-11T13:12:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T18:12:53","slug":"easy-oven-baked-burgers","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easy-oven-baked-burgers\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Oven-Baked Burgers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Burgers are just about the easiest weeknight meal around. The best hamburgers<\/a> are simple to throw together, easy to customize and beloved by even the pickiest eaters. And you don\u2019t have to visit a drive-thru to make this meal convenient. We\u2019ll show you how to bake burgers in the oven so you can get a delicious dinner on the table in only 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

How to Cook Burgers in the Oven<\/h2>\n

The process for oven-baked burgers is similar to grilled or pan-fried burgers<\/a>. First, shape the ground beef into 1-inch-thick burger patties. There\u2019s no need to press or squeeze the meat together here\u2014the patties will hold their shape and overworking the meat can make the burgers dense. Use your thumb to press a divot into the middle of each patty to prevent them from shrinking while they bake.<\/p>\n

Then, instead of preheating the grill or a cast-iron skillet, you’ll preheat the oven. We show how to cook burgers in the oven at 350\u00b0F, a gentle temperature that bakes the burgers to 160\u00b0 in about 20 minutes. Of course, the total cooking time varies depending on the size and thickness of the burger patties. Using an instant-read meat thermometer<\/a> is more reliable than a timer.<\/p>\n

Finally, plate the baked burgers on a soft bun. There\u2019s no wrong way to serve a burger, so have some fun when choosing your burger toppings<\/a>. Serve oven-baked burgers with classic sandwich sides like air-fryer sweet potato fries<\/a> or air-fryer French fries<\/a>, onion rings<\/a> or a fresh side salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Easy Oven-Baked Burgers<\/h2>\n