Savory Oven Baked Burgers with Secret Sauce Delight

These Oven Baked Burgers are deliciously juicy and topped with a secret sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 burgers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Burgers

1 lb Ground Beef Use lean for less grease or higher fat for juiciness.
1 medium Sweet Onion Can substitute with green or red onions.
4 slices Cheddar or American Cheese Any melting cheese works.

For the Secret Sauce

1/2 cup Mayonnaise Substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
1/4 cup Ketchup BBQ sauce can be an alternative.
1 tbsp Yellow Mustard Can use Dijon for more tang.
1 tbsp Dill Relish Chopped pickles can be used as a substitute.
1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust to taste or omit.
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Enhances savory flavor.

For the Seasoning

1 tsp Onion Powder Fresh minced onion elevates flavor.
1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can intensify flavor.
1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted.

For Assembly

4 buns Burger Buns Whole wheat or gluten-free options can be used.

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
mixing bowl
Baking Tray
Aluminum foil

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients.
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill relish, and chili powder to make the secret sauce.
Mix ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into patties.
Heat a skillet and pan-fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side.
Assemble the burgers in the following order: bottom bun, cheese, patty, secret sauce, onions, cheese, top bun.
Wrap each burger in aluminum foil and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with Cilantro Lime Slaw or Cheesy Ranch Potatoes for a complete meal.

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