Baked Beef Patties

Name: Baked Beef Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided; 3 tablespoons water; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Dash paprika; Dash pepper; 1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup spaghetti sauce, divided; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 4 to 6 hamburger buns, split, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This simple recipe turns ordinary burgers into an attractive tasty meal. You can make them ahead and bake when ready for dinner.—Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash paprika
Dash pepper
1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup spaghetti sauce, divided
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 to 6 hamburger buns, split, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons of fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), water, garlic salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. Add beef; mix well. Shape into four to six patties. Coat patties with flour; dip into egg and then crumbs. In a skillet, brown patties in butter. Arrange in a greased shallow baking dish. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce over patties. Sprinkle with cheeses; top with remaining sauce. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with remaining thyme. Serve patties and sauce on buns if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 319 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.