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Burgers are an American classic and a dinner our family eats frequently! While we love our grilled burgers, we often turn to these simple burgers in the oven as another easy alternative.

If it’s too hot outside to grill, we’ve run out of propane, or we want an oven-baked option, this is the recipe we use! Oven-baked burgers are still packed with flavor and prep in only 10 minutes. Our favorite part is that the rest of the time is hands-off; just let them bake!

Adding cheese is a breeze – bake for an extra minute to make it melty. Yum!! Top with your favorites; we love lettuce, tomato, and onion. Add a classic side of fries for a fast-food favorite made right at home!

Why we think you’ll love it:

  • No grill is required! No grill? No problem! Bake up some classic burgers that are just as juicy and flavorful.
  • The oven does the work. Just 10 minutes of prep, then let it bake for one easy dinner!
  • For any time of the year. Enjoy burgers without facing the elements – a fast-food favorite (but SO much better) made right at home!
Burgers in the oven ingredients on a kitchen counter.

Oven Burger Ingredients And Substitutions

Burger Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon paprika – regular or smoked paprika
  • 1¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar – light or dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder – or garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper – or chili powder

Patties

  • 4 beef patties, or 1 pound of ground beef shaped into 4 patties – We prefer 85/15 or 90/10 ground beef for the best balance of flavor. Too lean and they turn out dry, but fattier beef will produce too much grease in the pan.
  • 4 slices cheese – Choose a cheese that melts well. Cheddar cheese, American Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Swiss Cheese, or Pepperjack cheese are all classic choices. 
  • 4 hamburger buns – You can use any bun; just make sure the size matches the size of the burger patties.
  • optional – ketchup, mustard, relish, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, pickles
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Shaped and seasoned burger patties on a lined sheet pan.
Baked burgers on a lined sheet pan.
Burgers topped with cheese on a lined sheet pan.
Burgers on a lined sheet pan covered in melted cheese.

How to Make Burgers in the Oven

  1. PREP. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
  2. PATTIES. In a small bowl, add paprika, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
    • Season the patties to taste on both sides. Place in the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper.
  3. BAKE. Bake for 20-25 minutes (or until internal temp is 160°F).
    • Add cheese slices to the baked hamburgers and bake for one more minute if desired.
    • Remove from oven and serve warm. Option to toast the buns: Apply a thin layer of butter or olive oil to each slice and place cut side down on a hot griddle, or cut side up in a toaster oven or broil in the oven. Heat until warm and toasted, about 30-90 seconds.

Kristyn’s Recipe Tips

  • We like to add 1-2 teaspoons of seasoning for every pound of ground beef. Adjust depending on your flavor preferences.
  • For the juiciest, most flavorful burger, we recommend using 85/15 or 90/10 ground beef. If you use 80/20 beef, use a wire rack to keep them lifted out of the excess grease.
  • Our favorite toppings are bacon, sliced tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, and red onion.
  • If you are shaping your patties, you can mix the seasoning in and then shape them into patties. Create a shallow indentation in the center of the patty to keep the center from puffing up too much.
Burgers in the oven on a bun with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
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Burgers in the Oven

By: Lil’ Luna
Bake burgers in the oven for a quick-prep, easy grilling alternative that is just as juicy and packed with flavor!
Servings: 4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

Burger Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1¼ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Patties

  • 4 beef patties, or 1 pound of ground beef shaped into 4 patties
  • 4 slices cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add paprika, salt, black pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Season patties with as much of the seasoning as desired on both sides of the patties. Place in the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper and bake for 20-25 minutes (or until internal temp is 160 degrees).
  • Add cheese slices and bake for one more minute if desired.
  • Remove from oven and serve warm.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.
  • We like to add 1-2 teaspoons of seasoning for every pound of ground beef. Adjust depending on your flavor preferences.
  • For the juiciest, most flavorful burger, use 85/15 or 90/10 ground beef. If you use 80/20 beef, use a wire rack to keep them lifted out of the excess grease.
  • Our favorite toppings to serve on the side include bacon, sliced tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, and red onion.
  • If you are shaping your own patties, you can mix the seasoning in and then shape them into patties. Create a shallow indentation in the center of the patty to keep the center from puffing up too much.
Prep ahead of time. Season and shape the patties the day before and keep them covered in the fridge until baking.
Store. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 days. Reheat in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave.
Toast the buns. Apply a thin layer of butter or olive oil to each slice and place cut side down on a hot griddle, or cut side up in a toaster oven or broil in the oven. Heat until warm and toasted, about 30-90 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 88mg, Sodium: 1208mg, Potassium: 435mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1198IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 276mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Prep ahead of time?

Season and shape the patties the day before and keep them covered in the fridge until baking.

How to store?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 days. Reheat in the oven, on the stovetop, or in the microwave.

How to toast a burger bun?

Apply a thin layer of butter or olive oil to each slice and place cut side down on a hot griddle, cut side up in a toaster oven, or broil in the oven. Heat until warm and toasted, about 30-90 seconds.

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Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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