Baked Beef Patties

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022
This simple recipe turns ordinary burgers into an attractive tasty meal. You can make them ahead and bake when ready for dinner.—Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Ingredients

  • 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Dash paprika
  • Dash pepper
  • 1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 to 6 hamburger buns, split, optional

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons of fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), water, garlic salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. Add beef; mix well. Shape into four to six patties. Coat patties with flour; dip into egg and then crumbs. In a skillet, brown patties in butter. Arrange in a greased shallow baking dish. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce over patties. Sprinkle with cheeses; top with remaining sauce. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with remaining thyme. Serve patties and sauce on buns if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 319 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.