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cheeseburger baked

Home-baked cheeseburger on white plate

This baked cheeseburger combines juicy ground beef with melted cheese in a simple, oven-baked recipe perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Enjoy a comforting twist on the classic cheeseburger with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Lettuce, tomato slices, pickles (optional, for serving)
  • Ketchup and mustard (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
  4. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the baking sheet and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over each patty.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Toast the hamburger buns if desired.
  9. Assemble the burgers by placing each patty on a bun and topping with lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, and mustard as preferred.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy your baked cheeseburger.

Notes

For added flavor, try mixing in your favorite herbs or a splash of Worcestershire sauce into the ground beef mixture before baking.