Here’s a comforting recipe for Cheesy Baked Beef Patties in Creamy Sauce — juicy beef patties baked in a rich, cheesy sauce that’s perfect with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
🧀🍖 Cheesy Baked Beef Patties in Creamy Sauce
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Beef Patties
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
For the Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup milk or cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- ½ tsp mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional for depth of flavor)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Beef Patties
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Shape into small patties (about 2–3 inches in diameter) and place in a lightly greased baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the Creamy Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk or cream until smooth.
- Add shredded cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, then pour over the beef patties.
3️⃣ Bake
- Cover the dish with foil and bake 25–30 minutes until patties are cooked through and sauce is bubbling.
- Optional: Remove foil in the last 5 minutes for a slightly golden top.
4️⃣ Serve
- Spoon creamy sauce over the patties when serving.
- Delicious with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, and a side of steamed vegetables.
✨ Tips
- Extra cheesy: Sprinkle a little extra cheddar on top before the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Creamier sauce: Mix a bit of cream cheese into the sauce for extra richness.
- Make ahead: Patties can be shaped in advance and refrigerated until ready to bake.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan skillet version that’s faster and just as creamy without using the oven.
