CookingHamburgers in the Oven is EASY: And may leave you never wanting to make them any other way! This recipe with the "melt-in-your-mouth" trick that makes all the difference!
4beef pattiesI use 1lb. of ground beef to make 4 patties
saltas desired - see blog post for tips
pepperas desired - see blog post for tips
4slicesyellow American cheeseif desired
4hamburger 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
Why the Extra "Toasting" Step? Placing the burgers in aluminum foil and baking for a few minutes, allows the cheese to melt in and the bun to toast! This creates almost a steamy, soft... yet toasty bun that is to die for!Making burgers for a large crowd? Make them in advance and wrap in aluminum foil like this and keep on warm until ready to serve!Salt and Pepper: My favorite salt to use is fine grain Himalayan and my favorite pepper to use is Peppercorn Medley!