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!)
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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.
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
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
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📖 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 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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Kryslynn W. says
Never tried burgers in the oven. They came out juicy and flavorful. I will be making this again!
Jessica says
Yay!!! I’m so glad you gave it a try Kryslynn! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review about this burger recipe too!
Cathryn says
I’m a long time, hot cast iron skillet or hot grill kinda girl for decades as I like my burgers between medium rare and rare.
Gave this a go tonight and I might be an convert to the oven method 🙂
I did a 5 oz. 15/85 grassfed beef burger. I make mine gently formed and NOT flat as a pancake. I always use plenty of salt and pepper. Smeared the top with adobo chipotle I keep on hand and always use instead of ketchup.
375 degrees for 14 minutes then one more minute with some sharp cheddar on top. Did the foil wrap but instead of buns had some hearty whole grain bread on hand.
Not QUITE between medium rare and rare but definitely medium rare.
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Cathryn says
Forgot to say … I made just one burger as I live alone and put it in my cast iron skillet.
Jessica says
Hi Cathryn! Awww, I’m so glad to hear that you liked this method of how to cook burgers in the oven, too!! Thank you for sharing how you did it. It all sounds delicious!
Amanda says
Easy peasy and delicious!! The trick wrapping them in foil was *chef’s kiss*
Jessica says
Oh I LOVE how you said that!! “Chef’s Kiss.” So cute! Thank you so much for the review and for leaving a 5-star rating!
Christina says
These turned out fabulous! The only thing I added was coconut aminos for flavor. Delicious! My son who is getting over the flu and has barely eaten for for days just scarfed down two burgers. Amazing 👏
Jessica says
Awww, I’m so glad that you all liked this burger recipe, Christina! Thank you so much for letting me know, The coconut aminos sound amazing too. I’ll have to try that!
Jim says
Wow! These are AMAZING! Cool, rainy and not a good day for grilling. Didn’t want pan fried so looked around and found this very simple recipe. These burgers came out perfect! This won’t take the place of the grill but it is definitely my “bad weather” burger.
Thank You Jessica!
Jessica says
Hi Jim! I’m so glad you found this recipe for your rainy day, and that you liked them. 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review to let us know that you liked these oven baked burgers too!
LS says
Can I use frozen patties or do I need to defrost first ?
Jessica says
Hi there! Great question. Yes, you can bake them from frozen. You’ll bake at the same temperature but for about 30 minutes. (Depending on the thickness of your burgers of course, so you may need to check them and cook them longer if not done.) I hope that helps!
Mama Bell says
My gang is a total grilled burger crew but when we were getting ready to throw some burgers on the grill we got an unexpected rain storm. With a house full of people and a ton of ground meat I jumped on to the internet to Google burgers in the oven recipes. This one popped up and I was intrigued. We tried it and were very skeptical but the burgers were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! This is now ate favorite way to do burgers. Try it. You will LOVE it!
Jessica says
Oh this is so exciting!! I know exactly what you mean too… there is just nothing like an oven baked burger, especially with the foil trick!!
Noor says
Can you cook the burgers on a cookie sheet instead so you can make more?
Jessica says
The only thing I’d worry about with a cookie sheet is the grease level rising above cookie sheet. So it will depend on how deep your sheet is, if it has raised sides, and how fatty your ground beef is. I hope that helps!
Sha says
This is the only way I make burgers now and my family loves them. Thank you!
Jessica says
That makes me so happy Sha! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know!
Mary R says
Burgers were good however when putting the burger in foil and back into the oven my bun became hard not soft and Gooey 🥴
Jessica says
Hi Mary! Oh that’s interesting… I’ve never had a problem with them becoming hard! I almost wonder if they weren’t wrapped fully and it allowed air to get in, instead of steaming them? That’s the only thing I can think of.
Mary R says
I am just getting ready to try the again so this time I will make sure they are wrapped more securely! Thank you for the suggestion!
Jessica says
Oh good, you’re welcome! Keep us posted if you think about it and want to! 🙂
Tonya says
yum. I love burgers, but hate frying them. This is awesome and so tasty!!
Jessica says
Hi Tonya! Thank you SO much for the comment and for sharing what you think of the recipe! Is there anything you’d do differently to make it a 5-star recipe instead of a 4-star? I’d love to hear in case it’s something I can do to help!
Laura Jones says
These were so good! I just ate a burger without a bun and it was so juicy. My family loved the steamed buns and said they were some of the best burgers they’ve ever had. Excellent recipe!
Jessica says
I love hearing that you all loved these burgers too Laura! Thank you so much for sharing!
Judy says
Burgers turned out perfect! Thanks for sharing such an easy, foolproof way to prepare burgers!! 😁
Jessica says
You’re so welcome Judy! I’m thrilled that you liked this burger recipe too. Thank you for sharing!
Bob says
Would it be better to put the burgers on a wire rack in the baking dish to keep them above the grease?
Jessica says
Hi Bob. Some have asked that and have done that. I don’t do that, and prefer the juices to cook in to the patties, as I feel it makes them even better. 🙂
Marilyn says
Hi Jessica
Going to try your recipes looking forward to cook burgers in the oven before I try it wanted to ask if I could add a layer of onions under the burgers. Can you please advise?
Jessica says
Hi Marilyn! Thank you so much for visiting and I’m so glad you’re going to try the burgers! Yes, we’ve actually had quite a few people use onions in this recipe. I hope you enjoy!
Marilyn says
Thank you for this recipe this my new way of making Hamburgers. I placed a bed of thin onion and it came out great.
Jessica says
Oh good! I’m so glad that you liked this recipe, and the onions sound delicious! 🙂
Diane says
Question, in the above video it looks like the bun that you put the burger on was toasted first – is that necessary?
Jessica says
Hi Diane! Nope, the bun wasn’t toasted! You can just put it on there right out of the package. 🙂 I hope that helps!
Carol says
I’m going to try this weekend. Can I put in foil and keep them wrapped till guest arrive and let them unwrap and enjoy later?
Jessica says
Hi Carol! I think that’s a great idea, however, I’d just be cautious of how long you leave them out. If it’s helpful, you can refer to the USDA for food safety guidelines.
Larry says
Delicious & delicious & easy, wouldn’t change a thing about this recipe 😋 🤗
Jessica says
Thank you so much Larry! I’m so glad to hear that you loved these burgers in the oven too!
Paula says
Simple and delicious!
Samantha says
We enjoyed these oven baked burgers all winter long while the grill was buried in snow. And actually, making burgers this way has been so easy and so good that I might just keep doing it year-round!