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Baked Frozen Burgers

By Laura Fuentes Updated Jun 5, 2025

5 from 15 votes

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This simple recipe shows you how to cook frozen burgers in the oven for the ultimate effortless meal.

Grilling not an option? Bake frozen burgers on a sheet pan and enjoy the same deliciousness quick and with minimal prep!

a burger with lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, and onion

Sheet Pan Burgers from Frozen 

Using the oven when I have no time- or good weather -to grill is something I usually do when my family craves kabobs and grilling is not an option. Just like oven beef kabobs, frozen burgers turn out delicious and are way more convenient!

A pack of frozen burgers on hand always saves the day; and if you can bake them fast in a sheet pan with no need to thaw them, double win! Add healthy burger sides, and you have a complete meal that no one will resist.

Baked frozen burgers take very little time to prepare, and there is minimal cleanup. Bonus: you can easily add cheese, toast buns, and add your favorite seasonings. Woohoo!

Do You Need to Thaw Burgers Before Baking? 

No, you don’t need to thaw the burgers before baking them. Just take them out of the freezer and place them on the baking sheet.

top view of three burgers next to a dish with a burger with tomato, avocado, lemon, and onion

How to Bake Frozen Burgers 

Easy peasy! Here you have the steps to make baked frozen burgers and all the tips for more flavor and easy clean up:

  1. Prep
    While the oven preheats, line a baking sheet with foil or place a cookie cooling rack over it. I prefer the second since the air flows better, you don’t need to flip the burgers, and the grease falls in the tray.
  2. Season
    I like to season my burgers with salt and pepper, but you can add whatever seasonings your family prefers.
  3. Bake
    Bake the frozen burgers for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through if you’re not using a wire rack.
  4. Make ’em cheesy!
    Do you want cheeseburgers? Top each patty with a slice of cheese and bake for a few minutes until the cheese is melted. You can also toast the buns.
  5. Enjoy!
    Assemble the burgers with your favorite ingredients, and enjoy!

Watch this short video to see the magic happen for yourself.

How Long to Cook Frozen Burgers 

With the oven preheated to 425F, the baking time for frozen burgers is 20 to 25 minutes, depending on how well done you prefer the patties.

two burgers with lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, and onion

Easy Sides 

Enjoy these baked patties with buns, and pair them with a nutritious side such as oven-baked corn on the cob, delicious lemon garlic asparagus that you can cook in a pan in 10 minutes, or a simple side salad. Amazing!

Baked Frozen Burgers

a burger with lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, and onion
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
This simple recipe shows you how to cook frozen burgers in the oven for the ultimate effortless meal.
5 from 15 votes
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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

  • 4 frozen beef patties

Instructions

Prep:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F with the top oven rack in the middle position. Line a baking sheet with foil or place a cookie cooling rack on top of the baking sheet -the latter helps air flow under the burgers, you don't have to flip them, and allows the grease to fall to the bottom of the tray.
  • Place the frozen burgers on top of the cooling rack or a lined baking sheet. Season the tops of the frozen patties with some salt, pepper, and any seasonings you enjoy. This is optional, but I personally like to season my burgers a little.

Bake:

  • Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake the burgers for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on how well done you enjoy yours. If you lined the baking sheet with foil, flip the burgers over halfway through cooking so they cook evenly. This isn't necessary when using the wire rack.
  • If adding cheese to your burger, top each patty with a slice of cheese and bake them for another minute or two, until the cheese is melted. You can also toast the buns for a minute or two while the cheese melts. Remove the burgers from the oven.

Assemble:

  • Assemble the burgers dressed just the way you like them, anything goes!

Equipment

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cookie cooling racks
Cooling Racks

Nutrition

Serving: 1beef patty | Calories: 231kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 304mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Krystle says

    June 06, 2025 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    These turned out way better than I thought. I love how the grease doesn’t go everywhere like when pan frying

    Reply
  2. Leslie says

    June 06, 2025 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    I am SO glad I found this recipe..I would have never tried this on my own and this is brilliant!

    Reply
  3. Lora says

    June 06, 2025 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy to make and great for when you’re craving a burger at the last minute!

    Reply
  4. Shannah says

    June 06, 2025 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is perfect for those last minute meals that you need to come together quickly but still taste great. This turned out so delicious.

    Reply
  5. amy liu dong says

    June 06, 2025 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    One of the best recipes. It is so easy to prepare and so delicious!

    Reply
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