Here’s a delicious, easy recipe for Cheesy Baked Meat Patties—juicy, flavorful, and loaded with melty cheese. 🧀🍖
Cheesy Baked Meat Patties
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried herbs (oregano, thyme, or parsley)
- ½ cup cheese, shredded (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 2–3 tbsp ketchup or tomato sauce (optional topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Mix gently until combined (don’t overmix, or patties become tough).
3. Shape Patties
- Divide mixture into 6–8 portions.
- Shape into small oval or round patties.
- Place patties in the prepared baking dish.
4. Add Cheese
- Top each patty with shredded cheese.
- Optional: drizzle a little ketchup or tomato sauce over the top.
5. Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until patties are fully cooked (internal temperature ~160°F / 71°C for beef).
- If you want a golden cheese crust, switch to broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
6. Serve
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
Tips
- Cheese inside the patty: For extra cheesy bites, make a small indentation in each patty, add a cube of cheese, and seal before baking.
- Make ahead: Assemble patties and refrigerate for a few hours before baking.
- Variations: Add chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to the meat mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
If you want, I can make a super quick 15-minute version of cheesy meat patties that uses minimal ingredients and cooks faster in the oven or skillet.
Do you want me to do that?
