Oven-Baked Cheeseburgers

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Baking Temp 325°F

Equipment

  • 9-inch baking pan
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 12-inch skillet
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef or pork
  • cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup diced celery
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 3/4 cup skim milk
  • 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 8 slices whole wheat or white bread (preferably day-old)

Instructions

Preparing the Casserole

  • Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, brown beef, onion and celery. Drain grease and season with salt and pepper.
  • In small bowl, beat egg, milk, 1 cup cheese and mustard together. Pour half of the mixture into baking pan.
  • Place 4 bread slices in bottom of pan. Spoon meat mixture evenly over bread. Place remaining 4 bread slices on top of meat.
  • Pour the remaining egg mixture over bread; sprinkle on ½ cup cheese.
  • Bake in preheated 325°F oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until set and lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Tips

  • Prepare recipe in advance. Cover casserole, refrigerate and bake later. Allow an additional 5 to 10 minutes bake time.

Nutritional Information

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