Cooking for One

Juicy Lucy Burger

Bake a juicy lucy burger for one with American cheese sealed inside the beef. No grill or flipping needed, just a small dish and your oven.

Juicy Lucy Burger

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A stuffed burger with American cheese sealed inside two thin patties and baked in a small dish, then served on a bun.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories783

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • ¼ teaspoon burger seasoning
  • 1 slice American cheese
Serving Options
  • 1 hamburger bun
  • Lettuce tomato, pickles, optional
  • Mayonnaise ketchup or mustard, optional

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch pan
  • mixing bowl

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and grease a 5-inch baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle the seasoning over the beef and divide it into two thin patties.
  3. Cut the cheese into four small squares and stack them in the center of one patty, leaving about ½ inch of space around the edge.
  4. Set the second patty on top and pinch the edges tightly to seal in the cheese.
  5. Bake in the dish for about 30 minutes, until the burger reaches 160°F inside. Cover loosely and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve on the bun with any toppings you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 292g | Calories: 783kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 3.3g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 5.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw, American cheese counted as cheddar. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.