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Cheesy Baked Meat Patties

5 from 1 vote
Seasoned beef patties with a melted cheese centre and golden cheese topping – all baked together in the oven for easy, hands-free cooking!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 patties
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Patty mixture:
  • 680 g beef mince 20% fat
  • 1 small onion finely grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 60 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For finishing:
  • 170 g cheese mozzarella or cheddar, cut into 10-12 cubes
  • 120 g grated cheese mozzarella or cheddar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Handful fresh parsley or chives chopped (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment and brush lightly with oil.
  2. Put all the patty ingredients (not the cheese cubes) into a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined – don't overdo it.
  3. Divide into 10-12 equal portions. Flatten each portion in your palm, place a cheese cube in the centre, wrap the meat around it completely, then shape into a patty about 1.5cm thick.
  4. Arrange the patties on your prepared tray with space between them. Brush the tops with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle the grated cheese over each patty, then bake for another 5-8 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles and the centres reach 71°C.
  6. Rest for 3 minutes, scatter over herbs if using, then serve while hot!

Notes

  • Wet hands stop the mixture sticking when you're shaping patties.
  • Grated onion adds moisture without visible chunks.
  • Don't overmix – gentle handling keeps them tender.
  • Seal completely around the cheese to prevent leaks.
  • Check temperature with a probe (should be 71°C).
  • Extra browning – finish under the grill for 1-2 minutes if you like.
  • Fridge storage – keep in a sealed container up to 4 days.
  • Reheat well – 10 minutes in a moderate oven works best.
  • Freeze smart – freeze cooked patties without topping cheese, add fresh when reheating.

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