Perfect Frozen Burgers in the Oven

If you are in need of a quick, simple dinner that everyone will love, cooking frozen burgers in the oven is the way to go! Baking frozen burgers is a great way to get a delicious dinner on the table FAST–no need to thaw the burgers and there is virtually NO MESS! Pile on your favorite toppings (recipe for my secret sauce included in the recipe card!) and everyone’s happy!

If you have ever wondered if you could cook burgers straight from frozen, the answer is YES!!!! I LOVE cooking frozen burgers this way and this recipe has SAVED me many times on busy weeknights!

Just season up your frozen burger patties with a little salt and pepper, then bake them in the oven for about 20 minutes….which gives you just enough time to cook some sweet potato fries in the air fryer and prepare your favorite burger toppings!

Clean-up is a breeze, too!

Need to cook other meats from frozen?! Never fear! These Oven Baked Pork Chops are delicious and cooked from frozen! You can also cook Frozen Chicken Breast in the Air Fryer in no time!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Easy, mess-free way to cook frozen hamburgers in the oven!
• Easy clean-up–virtually no mess!
• Cook the perfect burger straight from frozen–no need to thaw!
• The easiest way to cook frozen burgers!
• A quick meal that’s done in under 30 minutes–perfect for busy weeknights!

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

You’ll need the following ingredients to make Perfect Frozen Burgers in the Oven:

INGREDIENT NOTES

Frozen Burger Patties: Your favorite brand of pre-shaped frozen burgers is great! For this recipe, I used Trader Joe’s 80% lean frozen burgers. My favorite are the Costco frozen burgers because they are a bit bigger than other brands.

Toppings: Anything goes! Pile on lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, whatever your heart desires. Don’t forget to try my secret sauce (recipe in the recipe card below).

Cheese: Totally optional….but is it?!! My favorite cheeses are sharp cheddar and American–they both melt nicely!

HOW TO MAKE PERFECT FROZEN BURGERS IN THE OVEN: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that detailed instructions with the exact ingredients will be in the recipe card below!

Step 1: Brush each frozen hamburger patty with a bit of oil ( you can also use cooking spray). Then season both sides well with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place burgers on a cookie sheet lined with foil (easy clean up!). A metal rack is super helpful for less mess, too!

Step 2: Cook frozen burgers in a 425°F degree oven for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking.

Step 3: Assemble your perfect burger: Spread both sides with sauces (mustard, mayo, ketchup, or secret sauce). Then on the bottom bun add lettuce, tomato, and other toppings, and finish with your burger patty.

RECIPE TIPS & TRICKS

• For super easy cleanup, line the bottom of your baking sheet or broiler pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  
• Brushing a bit of oil onto your frozen patties will help the seasoning stick. You can also spray them with cooking spray.
  
• Get comfortable using a meat thermometer–it’s super easy and the best way to check if meat is done (without cutting into it!). Burgers should be cooked to 160°F.

STORAGE & REHEATING

• Storage: Store leftover burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days, per USDA Guidelines.
• Reheating: You can reheat leftover burgers in the microwave, or skillet, or place them back in the oven for a few minutes until they are heated through.
• Freezing: Although it is safe to freeze the cooked patties, I don’t recommend it as you will lose some of the taste and texture.

ADDITIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

Here are a few additions you can try:

• Seasonings: You can add seasonings to your frozen burgers in addition to salt and pepper! Garlic powder, onion powder, Montreal steak seasoning, or a pre-made hamburger seasoning are all delish.

Here are a few substitutions you can make:

• If you don’t want to buy pre-shaped frozen hamburger patties, you can just buy hamburger meat/ground beef (I like using 85% lean for this recipe) and shape/freeze the patties yourself.

• Frozen chicken burgers, turkey burgers, and veggie burgers also work using this method. Just adjust the cooking times to get to the proper internal temperature. (Chicken burgers: 170°F. Turkey burgers: 165°F. Veggie/Plant-based burger: 165°F).

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