Oven baked burgers are how to cook frozen burgers if you don’t have access to a grill or it’s not grilling season. This method for baking burgers is a quick and easy alternative that turns out perfect every time!
If you want more tempting and different burger recipes, try my Pizza Burger Recipe and my Steakhouse Burger.
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Why this Oven Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe because it makes the best quick and easy burgers! You will definitely want to add this one to your stash of easy dinner recipes.
- 30 Minute Meal: These frozen burgers in oven are great for busy weeknights as this is hassle free and is ready in 30 minutes of cooking time.
- Easy Ingredients: For this recipe you only need 3 easy ingredients including frozen burger patties, burger seasoning and buns. One of best ways to make an amazing burger.
- Adaptable: Use this recipe as a base to make so many different types of burgers, or you can just top with your favorite burger fixings.
What Temperature Do I Cook Burgers to?
Ground beef and hamburgers are recommended to be cooked until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
Ingredient Notes
To make these burgers, you will need just a few easy ingredients. If you don’t already have these ingredients in your kitchen, they can all easily be found at the store.
- Hamburgers: Make your own patties from ground beef or purchase hamburger patties fresh or frozen.
- Burger Seasoning: Make your own Burger Seasoning for when you need just a little bit for dinner.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions
Preparing ingredients ahead of time can help to save you time and kitchen space when it comes to making the recipe!
- Prepare your Seasonings: Prepare your seasoning blend ahead of time so that it’s ready when you are! Add all of your seasonings into a small dish to evenly combine them.
Pro Tip
Brush the burgers with oil for a tender burger.
How to Bake Burgers
This recipe comes together in just 3 quick and easy steps. These baked cheeseburgers are so good, you will never want to grill them again!
These are the basic steps for How To Cook Frozen Burgers in the Oven. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Preheat Oven and Prep Baking Sheet
Preheat oven to 425℉ and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a baking rack on top of the baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Season Burger Patties
Season both sides of the burgers with Burger Seasoning Blend and arrange the burger patties on the baking rack.
3. Bake Burgers in the Oven
Place the burgers in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from oven and serve on burger buns with your favorite condiments and toppings.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers
- Storing: Store any leftover burgers in an airtight container or plastic bag in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, in the oven at 350 degrees or on a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy leftovers with Southern Baked Beans.
Variations and Substitutions
This burger recipe is super customizable! Try taking it to the next level by experimenting with flavors or trying different spices.
- Different Seasoning: Season with whatever you like! Try herbs and spices like parsley, garlic powder, basil, garlic, thyme or oregano.
- BBQ Sauce: Rather than ketchup and mustard, try a smear of BBQ sauce! Really take it to the next level and top your patty with onion rings, bacon and cheese to make a Rodeo Burger!
Recipe FAQs
Serve Tri Color Rotini Pasta Salad, Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Fry Sauce and Jif Peanut Butter Cookies.
The best ratio of fat to meat for burgers is 80/20. You could also use a 70/30 mix if you want.
If you want to add cheese, place one slice of cheese on each patty during the last 2 minutes of baking.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Base Recipe: You can use this recipe as a base recipe to make any other variation of burgers such as Pizza Burgers or Lager Bacon Burgers!
- Frozen Turkey Burgers: You can also use this method to cook frozen turkey or chicken burgers in the oven as well.
- Low-Carb: For low-carb burgers, sub the burger bun for lettuce wraps.
- Add Cheese: Add sharp cheddar or white cheddar make even more flavorful burgers.
- Cooking Methods: The great thing about burgers is that there are so many ways to make them. You can grill them, bake them, cook on a skillet, or even in an air fryer.
How To Cook Frozen Burgers In the Oven
Equipment
- Tin Foil
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Ingredients
- 6 Frozen beef burger patties, ¼ pound
- 2 teaspoons Burger Seasoning Blend
- 6 Burger buns
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a baking rack on top of the baking sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the burger patties on the baking rack.
- Season both sides of the burgers with burger seasoning blend.
- Place burgers in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, flipping after 12 minutes.
- If you want to add cheese, place one slice of cheese on each patty during the last 2 minutes of baking.
- Remove from oven and serve on burger buns.
Christina’s Notes
- Base Recipe: You can use this recipe as a base recipe to make any other variation of burgers such as Pizza Burgers or Lager Bacon Burgers!
- Frozen Turkey Burgers: You can also use this method to cook frozen turkey or chicken burgers in the oven as well.
- Low-Carb: For low-carb burgers, sub the burger bun for lettuce wraps.
- Add Cheese: Add sharp cheddar or white cheddar make even more flavorful burgers.
- Cooking Methods: The great thing about burgers is that there are so many ways to make them. You can grill them, bake them, cook on a skillet, or even in an air fryer.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.