Cheesy Baked Beef Patties

cheesy baked beef patties (or hamburger steaks) in a creamy cheese sauce. Here’s a full recipe to recreate it at home. 🧀🥩

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Cheesy Baked Beef Patties

Ingredients

For the patties

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp ketchup (optional for flavor)

For the creamy cheese sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 cups milk

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Topping

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

• Fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the beef patties

1. In a large bowl mix:

   • ground beef

   • breadcrumbs

   • egg

   • milk

   • onion

   • garlic

   • salt, pepper, paprika, ketchup

2. Mix until combined.

3. Form 8 thick patties.

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2. Brown the patties

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Cook patties 2–3 minutes per side until browned (not fully cooked).

3. Place them in a baking dish.

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3. Make the cheese sauce

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.

2. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute.

3. Slowly add milk while whisking.

4. Cook until thick.

5. Stir in cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.

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4. Assemble

1. Pour the cheese sauce over the patties.

2. Sprinkle mozzarella or cheddar on top.

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5. Bake

• Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes

• Cheese should be melted and bubbly.

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6. Garnish

• Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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✅ Serving ideas

• Mashed potatoes

• Rice

• Buttered noodles

• Garlic bread