Cooking Hamburgers in the Oven is EASY and may become your new favorite dinner recipe! This recipe with the “melt-in-your-mouth” trick makes all the difference!
Quick overview: Cook these at 375° for 25 minutes, and then build burgers with buns and wrap in foil and bake another 2-3 minutes for the ULTIMATE, best burger at home!
Cooking Hamburgers in the Oven
“Can I cook burgers in the oven?”
YES, and let me tell you… it may be your new favorite way to whip up this family favorite dinnertime go-to! (It has only become a favorite way to make these cheeseburger sliders that have become so popular too!)
Not only does baking the burgers in the oven make clean-up a breeze (no splattered grease popping all over the stovetop) but this recipe creates the juiciest burger, and has a trick that will keep you going back for more! (We even bake venison burgers in the oven!)
More HamBurger Recipes You’ll Love:
If you love hamburgers, then you’ll definitely want to see all of the other hamburger recipes that we have. Here are some of our favorites:
Or even if you’re looking for ways to use ground beef, we have suggestions for dinner recipes using ground beef!
Hamburger Recipe in the Oven
It’s incredibly easy to make baked hamburgers… and the best part? With the trick I’ll show you, you can even make these a little in advance in case you’re serving a big crowd, (like for a burger bar) or aren’t exactly sure what time dinner will actually be served.
How to Cook Hamburgers in the Oven
As always, there’s a full, printable, recipe card at the bottom of this post, but I’d love to walk you through the recipe with photos and extra tips to help you make the best, baked hamburger recipe!
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees, and spray non-stick cooking spray inside of a baking dish, large enough to hold 4 hamburger patties.
Note: When cooking, you can definitely do more at a time if you prefer! Just use a larger baking pan or dish — make sure to use one with raised sides so the juices don’t pour out — and the cooking time will stay the same!
4 Beef Hamburger Patties
Using 1 lb. of ground beef, patty out 4 hamburger patties. (Tip: Thaw out another pound of ground beef to make this old-fashioned favorite, Salisbury steak!)
How to Season Hamburgers
In the BEST Cheeseburger recipe, you saw that I love to fry burgers in browned butter for flavoring and use salt and pepper to season.
HOWEVER, when it comes to baking hamburgers, I prefer to only use salt and pepper. BUT NOT JUST ANY salt and pepper…
Feel free to use what you have on hand, or your favorite salt and pepper, but I can’t help but recommend my favorites.
- Fine Grain Himalayan Salt – When I started researching different salts for healthier options, my friend recommends this salt and I haven’t looked back. It is “saltier” so I don’t have to add as much when cooking, but it is also really tasty! I’m a big fan!
However, feel free to use my other favorite, kosher salt, or any type of sea salt/table salt. - Peppercorn Medley – Oh my favorite pepper in all the land! I love using this with the BEST oven baked steak recipe, and anything “beef” related. You’d be surprised at how much flavor this pepper has over regular black pepper. HOWEVER, feel free to use regular ground black pepper too! It’s tasty too!
Season on Both Sides
Over the years, I’ve learned that I prefer when burgers are GENEROUSLY seasoned with salt and pepper.
(If I had to guess, I’d say I probably use a total of about 2 teaspoon of salt for the four burgers, and then I just make sure I can SEE black pepper all over my burgers.)
Just when you think it may be too much salt and pepper (because let’s face it… you can always add more, but you can’t really take it away) you can finally actually taste it.
So season as you desire, but if you find that your burgers didn’t have much flavor this time, add a little bit more next time.
When you’ve seasoned one side of the burgers, flip the seasoned side down in to the prepared baking dish and season the other side.
How Long to Cook Burgers in the Oven
Bake, uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until an inserted thermometer reaches 160 degrees.
(For the trick that makes all of the difference when cooking burgers in the oven, scroll down! You won’t regret it!)
For Cheeseburgers
If you love cheese on your burgers, grab a slice of American cheese (or your favorite kind) and place one slice on each burger.
Place back in the oven for about one minute, or until the cheese has melted!
The Trick for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Oven-Baked Burgers
When I started doing this for my burgers, I feel like I changed my family’s burger-lovin’ life.
When the cheese has melted, remove the baking dish from the oven.
Tear off 4 squares of aluminum foil (just large enough to wrap each individual burger).
Place the bottom portions of each bun on each sheet of foil, and build the burgers, WITHOUT the extra toppings. Just meat and cheese for now!
Wrap up each burger, and place either in a different baking dish, a cookie sheet or even directly on the oven rack… and let heat in the oven for a 2-3 minutes.
This will allow the cheese and bun to steam/toast, to create the ooey-gooeyness that has become so hard to live without!
Cooking Hamburgers in Advance
If you’re cooking for a large crowd, or just want to make a batch early and keep warm until dinnertime, it’s easy!
Make the burgers like I’ve suggested, and keep the aluminum foil-wrapped burgers in the oven on warm. (Just don’t get the oven too hot, or your buns will get TOO toasty and become hard.)
When it’s cattle working day on my parent’s farm, I LOVE making these cheeseburgers, because even after making them at house, they’re still warm and delicious by the time I get them delivered to the cattle workers for lunchtime!
Toppings for Burgers
Feel free to top your burgers with your favorite toppings! Honestly, when they’re cooked like this, I love them plain, with just cheese! (Unless I have some of the french fry seasoning that I’ve shared with you, under the recipe.) Although, topping them like a Cowboy Burger is pretty tasty too!
But some of the standard favorite toppings are:
- mustard
- ketchup
- onion
- tomato
- lettuce
- pickles
- mayo
- bacon
- pineapples (Yes! They’re so good on a burger, and we love using them on Aloha burgers too!)
French Fry Seasoning
I don’t know what it is exactly, but this seasoning rocks my world, and I love to put it on just about anything. Especially side dishes like my garlic roasted broccoli and the baked potato wedges.
So when I have some on hand, I love sprinkling this on my cheeseburgers too! Just be cautious of adding salt, because seasoning like this can have a lot of salt in it!
Sides to Go with Burgers
Looking for something to serve along with your hamburgers? Here are our favorites:
More Oven Recipes
📖 Recipe
The BEST Hamburgers in the Oven – With a TRICK!
Ingredients
- 4 beef patties I use 1lb. of ground beef to make 4 patties
- salt as desired – see blog post for tips
- pepper as desired – see blog post for tips
- 4 slices yellow American cheese if desired
- 4 hamburger buns
Optional – For Toasting
- aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray
- Generously season one side of the burgers with salt and pepper
- Place burger patties in baking dish, spice side down.
- Sprinkle more salt and pepper on each hamburger (or use a preferred seasoning) if you like!
- Bake in oven for 25 minutes. (If thinner patties, this may not take as long, so it's best to keep an eye on them. When you no longer see "red" coming out of the top, or on the burgers, it could be time to pull them out of the oven.)
- If desired, place one slice of cheese on each burger and bake an additional minute or until cheese has melted.
The TRICK for Ooey Gooey Cheese & a Toasted Bun
- Build each burger (without toppings) on a bun and wrap each burger in aluminum foil. (Just enough to wrap the burger completely.
- Place back in oven for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt in and for the bun to get warm and toasty!
- Serve and top with any toppings desired!
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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Laurel says
Easy! I’ve taken to cooking everything in the oven. I made these using ground turkey, with some smoked paprika, worstershire sauce, and some olive oil. 20 minutes at 400°, as I wanted to roast Brussels sprouts at the same time. Everything tasted great. Thanks!
Jessica says
That’s such a great idea to cook both at the same time! I’m so glad you liked these! Thank you for the review and letting us know!
Suzanne Gibson says
These turned out perfect. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. I don’t like cooking hamburgers on the stove because they always seem to turn out differently. Baking them in the oven is wonderful. Delish!!
Jessica says
Aww, I’m so glad you liked these oven baked burgers too, Suzanne! Thank you so much for sharing and for leaving a review!
Shelley says
Never.Going.Back!!
I fixed these for supper tonight and we loved them. All our bread was frozen (lack of planning) so we ate them dressed from a bowl. So tender and juicy!
Thanks for showing me the light!
Jessica says
Awww, I love hearing this Shelley! Thank you so much for dropping a note and leaving a review!
Rosie says
This was great information. I mixed minced onions, garlic and adobo in the raw meat prior to baking them and they came out perfect.
Jessica says
That’s fantastic and sounds delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing!
John G. says
Hands down these were the best oven cheeseburgers I’ve ever had!! No exceptions.
I followed your recipe to the letter. My burger night gang is still licking their fingers as I type this comment. Thank you for posting your recipe.
PS. I topped with a hash brown, bacon, and fried egg. Winner!!
Jessica says
This is so awesome to hear and I’m so glad that your burger night gang loved them too! Haha! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and a 5 star review!
Shannon says
I am so confused by the bad reviews?!? We love these burgers! I just don’t do the bun part for my husband as he doesn’t care for the way it makes the buns stick to the burger. Other than that, we follow the instructions and they turn out perfect every time. I literally have them in the over right now. An easy and reliable dinner that my big family all enjoys!
Jessica says
Thank you so much Shannon! I have to agree with you! They always turn out perfect for us this way and it’s the way we prefer them now. 🙂 I’m so glad that you like them and thank you so much for leaving a review!
Kristi Kelbel says
These burgers are the Best I’ve ever made, or had!
My husband and I have very different preferences for meat cooking. He likes NO pink, I prefer a medium burger.
I’ve used this recipe four times already, and they are always perfectly cooked, juicy and flavorful. These come out well done- but so moist still.
The “reveal” after the foil bake never disappoints: ooey-gooey deliciousness.
Jessica says
Oh Kristi, I’m so excited to hear that you loved this baked burgers recipe! I have all the same thoughts about it too. Haha! Thank you for sharing and for leaving a review!
Ellen K says
These turned out amazing! They browned nicely and were delicious! Thank you!!
Jessica says
Hi Ellen! So glad you liked them and thank you for leaving a review! Is there something that would have made them better to get 5-stars? I’d love to hear your feedback!
Jennifer says
I am making these for the fifth time as I write this. They are so delicious and my boyfriend loves them just as much as I do! Thank you so much for the recipe.
Jessica says
This is great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing and leaving a review! It means a lot. I’m thrilled that you like these baked burgers too!
Nicholas B says
These are amazing. Reminds me a lot of the burgers you would get served in the cafeteria at lunch time in high school. Great recipe and I will make it again. I added some chopped bacon before wrapping up in foil.
Jessica says
Oh good! I’m so glad that you like these hamburgers too! Adding chopped bacon sounds delicious. What a great idea. Thank you for sharing!
TerryDD says
Best Burger Ever!! I added sautéed onions and skipped the foil step and they were excellent. Thank you 🙏
Jessica says
That’s wonderful! So glad to hear that you liked them and we’ll have to try the onions next time!
Vera Moore says
I have been putting burgers in the oven for years when I don’t feel like frying or too cold to grill! I make big batches of 1/3 lb patties; sometimes under, for the freezer. I am all about the flavor so I pre-season the ground beef with salt, coarse black pepper, Worcestershire, dehydrated onion, a little beef Better Than Bouillon broth, sometimes chopped jalapeno!! Once weighed out and pattied they get flash frozen on a parchment lined sheet pan until solid and then double wrapped individually in Saran before going into freezer bags. If you bake from frozen just plan to bake longer until 165F or toss directly on grill or into pan on stove. Tonight I am baking up some from my stash for burgers, potatoes, gravy and veggie!
Jessica says
Hi Vera! Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I love all the details and helpful advice. 🙂 Tonight’s dinner sounds amazing!
Engine44 says
Hi,
I like my burgers medium-rare and my wife likes her’s well-done. Please advise. Thanks
Jessica says
Hi there. Less cook time for the medium-rare for sure then and for well done, I’d say a little longer than the instructed time. We like them just like this so I’m not 100% sure what times you should cook them to get them at the desired “doneness” you’re looking for.
Michelle - Kalamazoo MI says
BEST BURGER EVER! I live in an apartment that doesn’t allow grills and I’ve been wanting a burger for two years. I made these burgers in the oven tonight and they were fabulous!! So juicy and perfected cooked to well done without being burned. I used 80/20 beef, so I had fat content which helps with any burger. Thank You so much for posting this on Pinterest!! I’ll be sharing this with everyone I know.
Jessica says
Aww, thank you so much Michelle! I’m so glad to hear that you liked it too. Even though we have a grill, I still prefer to cook them in the oven, haha! Thank you for sharing the recipe with everyone too!
Amanda says
OMG theses were so good!! I “use to” bake them at 425 on a baking rack bc I thought they’d be super greasy if I didn’t, but this is my new go to burger!! Thankyou so much 🍔
Jessica says
Yay!! I know it… it’s the best cooked this way for sure! So glad you like them too. Thank you for the review and for sharing!
Ashley Nicole says
Made these delicious burgers today for my husband’s lunch…he called me immediately after eating them and asked why I only gave him two of them!!! I added carmelized onions, bacon, lettuce and tomato and these were a HUGE hit!!! Thank you so much for this awesome recipe!!
Jessica says
Haha!!! I love that! They definitely are delicious! I’m so glad that he liked them too. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing!
Nichole says
I kept messing up regular burgers on the stovetop. They just wouldn’t cook right! 🙁 this recipe has literally solved all my problems and my bf loves them. Thank you so much. Never making them any other way!!
Jessica says
Woo Hoo! I’m so glad to hear that Nichole! I can totally relate about stovetop cooking! Thrilled that you like it. Thank you for sharing!
Tommy Katrice Shaw says
I’m trying this tonight! I’m using bacon. When should I add the bacon?
Susan says
Cooked to perfection. Juicy . Tasty. Mmm. No more grilled burgers here. This is easier and better.
Jessica says
Oh Susan, this makes me so happy! Thank you for taking the time to share and review! I’m so glad that you liked them too. 🙂
Cindy says
These turned out really well. I usually use an indoor grill, but don’t like the clean up process after. These were so easy and everyone liked them, including my picky eaters. Thanks!
Jessica says
Woo hoo! You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve heard that picky eaters love these hamburgers too! I’m so glad. Thank you so much for sharing and for the rating!
Ashley says
So disappointed I wasted a lb of ground beef on this recipe. The burgers went in the trash.
Jessica says
I’m sorry they didn’t work out Ashley! Can you tell me what happened? So many others have raved about this recipe, and I make them at least once a week for my own family. I’d love to be able to know more so I can hopefully help troubleshoot what may have gone wrong!
Pam Coble says
Looking forward to trying these… sounds awesome…. but a hamburger is only as good as your meat .. maybe that was the problem?
Jessica says
I hope you love them Pam!!
Pamela A Coble says
trying them tonight! one question though, do these brown ok?
Jessica says
Hi Pam! So glad you’re trying them. We think they brown up perfectly! I hope you liked them as much as we do!
Susan says
Wow! Throwing it in the trash? Too bad you didn’t come p with a plan b. That is such a waste.
Angel says
Omg! This recipe really does take burgers to a whole ‘nother level. Not sure how anyone could mess this up. My kids gave it a 10/10!
Jessica says
Awww, I’m so glad you and they loved these burgers too!! It’s like magic in a pan, haha!
Syl says
You must’ve done something horribly wrong, because these came out phenomenally for me (and many others). Bummer.
Jessica says
Thank you Syl! I’m so glad to hear that they worked for you. We love them too!
Judy says
How in the heck could they be bad enough to throw in the trash? People forget that the meat is already dead. Did you bake them for an hour?
Pokey says
When cooking these for a party how long do you think they keep warm for if I set them out outside wrapped in foil? Or do you think I can place them in a crock pot to keep warm and have people serve themselves when they are ready?
Jessica says
I think for food safety reasons, a slow cooker may work best!