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Cheesy Baked Meat Patties

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Seasoned beef patties with a melted cheese centre and golden cheese topping – all baked together in the oven for easy, hands-free cooking!

Ingredients

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  • 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)

Instructions

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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