Oven Baked Hamburger Patties 350

Baked hamburger patties in the oven at 350 are easy. This is how to bake a large batch of cheeseburgers on a sheet pan for dinner! If the weather is not good enough, we show you How to Cook Frozen Burgers in the Oven at your party, or thawed here.

How Long to Cook Hamburgers in the Oven at 350

This takes about 20 minutes or so. Cook times will vary for a number of reasons. The thickness of the meat is the biggest factor. If you buy patties at the store like you see here they will all be the same right off the bat. This is our favorite thing of what to cook with ground beef where you can integrate more seasonings into your meat, or just sprinkle on top of these before cooking.

You can use other meats too though, or mix half and half. Spicy Jimmy Dean ground sausage can add a bit of a kick with your beef or ground venison even. That is an easy way to change up the flavors and adjust the fat content. Sausage has the highest which will bind it together well where bison and wild game meats are very lean.

How to Cook Hamburger Patties in the Oven

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• If you make your own patties, form ground beef into the same size patties so they cook evenly. Sprinkle with seasonings of your choice.
• Spray cooling rack with non stick spray and set on top of a baking sheet to catch the grease.
• Set patties on top with a bit of space between them.
• Alternatively if you don’t have a cooling rack you can spray and place on oven rack with baking sheet underneath to catch grease.
  • you could set Baked French Fries in Oven on another shelf, or bake beforehand
• Cook burgers on middle rack for 20-25 minutes depending on how well done you want them to be.
• If you want to add slices of cheese on top add after minute 15.

How do you cook a 1/2 pound burger in the oven?

I would say these are closer to 1/4 pound in size so for twice as thick you would want to increase the temperature by about 5 minutes. 25-30 minutes would be just about right at 350F. for medium cook. Well done always takes a bit longer of course.

Variations

If you are bound and determined to go healthy healthy then follow our turkey patties recipe here. We add a lot of seasonings and spices in there so you won’t miss anything.

If you are looking for super lean, this is how long to cook ground turkey instead. I will start by saying that a bit of fat will lend a lot more flavor so I wouldn’t cut it all out. I mean you can add breadcrumbs and an egg as more of a binder but it will still not stick together as well as you’d like without anything in there.

How to make a hamburger patty

This is quite easy, and there are tons of variations depending on your taste buds. You can add lots of seasonings into the mix, make our meatloaf without breadcrumbs mixture and mold into patties, or keep it simple with salt and pepper.

1. Start with fresh ground beef, turkey, or game meat. Avoid overworking the meat, as this can make the patties tough. Gently handle to keep it tender.
2. Divide into equal portions, usually about 1/4 to 1/3 pound each. This will depend on your preference and the size of buns you’re using.
   • or use directions for Ground Beef in Oven if you don’t want it in patties
3. Take one portion and gently form it into a ball. Avoid compacting it.
4. Place the ball on a clean surface or a piece of wax paper. Flatten the ball into a patty shape using your hands. Make slightly larger in diameter than your burger bun since it will shrink as it cooks.
5. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings or spices according to your taste. Common additions include garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
6. To prevent it from puffing up too much during cooking, make a slight indentation in the center with your thumb. This will help it cook more evenly.
7. Preheat your grill, stovetop pan, oven or griddle over medium-high heat. Make sure it’s hot before adding.

Then use our timing below for our oven baked burgers recipe, make Instant Pot hamburgers with them or grill.

Do I need to flip burgers in the oven?

There is no need to do that if you follow our directions whereby you place them on a rack so the hot air can circulate all the way around. If they are flat on a baking sheet then yes you would want to flip halfway thru so they bake evenly for sure.

In order to get the insides just as you like it, pink enough but not too much, use a meat thermometer. Here is a guide to burger internal temperatures for you to keep in mind. To check accurately, remove from the oven and insert into the thickest part.

Prepare favorite toppings while burger patties are cooking. When done you can keep them warm on a plate covered with aluminum foil to maintain the juiciness. If you have any leftovers, chop up and use the meat to make a Hamburger HotDish the next day! Full instructions in recipe card below.

This isn’t just if using your oven, the temps are appropriate for any cooking method you may be trying. Even with Frozen Hamburger in an Air Fryer it is a good way to know when they are perfect for you. You don’t want it to reach 160 degrees + or they will dry out.