Ah! That’s actually a classic “dump-and-bake” comfort food hack 🍲🍔. Using cream of mushroom soup over raw hamburger patties is a simple way to cook juicy burgers in the oven while keeping them moist and flavorful. Here’s a full guide:
🍔 Cream of Mushroom Soup Hamburger Bake
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, chopped parsley, or mushrooms
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
2️⃣ Form Patties
- Shape ground beef into patties (4–6, depending on size).
- Place them in a single layer in the baking dish.
3️⃣ Add Flavor
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder over the patties.
- Optionally, scatter chopped onions or mushrooms on top.
4️⃣ Add Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Pour the soup evenly over the patties, covering them partially (don’t drown them completely).
- Optional: For extra creaminess, stir in 2–3 tbsp milk or sour cream into the soup before pouring.
5️⃣ Bake
- Cover with foil and bake for 35–45 minutes, until patties are fully cooked (internal temp ~160°F / 71°C).
- Remove foil in the last 5–10 minutes if you want the top lightly browned.
6️⃣ Serve
- Spoon some of the mushroom sauce from the pan over the patties.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
🔹 Tips & Variations
- Cheesy version: Sprinkle shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese over patties in the last 5–10 minutes of baking.
- Make it a casserole: Add cooked pasta or rice beneath the patties for a one-pan meal.
- Extra flavor: Mix 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce into the soup for richer taste.
- Veggie twist: Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the pan before baking.
💡 Why it works: The cream of mushroom soup keeps the patties juicy, acts as a simple sauce, and infuses flavor without needing to sear or fry the meat first — perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version of this, where the raw hamburger patties cook in the cream of mushroom soup for 3–4 hours, resulting in ultra-tender meat.
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