Here’s a rich, comforting recipe for Cheesy Baked Beef Patties in Creamy Sauce — tender beef patties baked in a savory cream sauce and topped with melted cheese.
🧀🍽️ Cheesy Baked Beef Patties in Creamy Sauce
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Creamy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half & half)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Topping
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Patties
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix all patty ingredients gently until just combined.
- Shape into 6–8 oval patties.
- Brown in a skillet with a little oil, 2–3 minutes per side (they don’t need to cook through).
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
2️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth.
- Stir in cream, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until slightly thickened (3–5 minutes).
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake
- Pour sauce evenly over patties.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes
- Buttered egg noodles
- Steamed green beans
- Rice
Optional Add-Ins
- Sautéed mushrooms in the sauce
- Caramelized onions
- A dash of Dijon mustard for extra depth
If you’d like, I can also give you a mushroom gravy version or turn this into a Swedish-style dish 🥘
