Here’s a rich, comforting recipe for cheesy baked beef patties in creamy sauce—juicy patties baked in a smooth, savory cream sauce with melted cheese on top.
🧀🥩 Cheesy Baked Beef Patties in Creamy Sauce
🧾 Ingredients
For the beef patties:
- 500g minced beef
- 1 small onion (finely grated or chopped)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce (optional)
For the creamy sauce:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 ½ cups milk or cooking cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or beef stock (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp mustard (optional, adds depth)
Topping:
- 1 to 1½ cups grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
🔥 Instructions
1. Make the patties
- Mix minced beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings
- Combine until just mixed (don’t overwork)
- Shape into medium patties
- Pan-sear lightly (2–3 minutes per side) just to lock in juices
(They don’t need to be fully cooked yet)
2. Prepare creamy sauce
- Melt butter in a pan
- Add flour and stir for 1 minute (forms a roux)
- Slowly whisk in milk/cream until smooth
- Add stock, salt, pepper, and mustard
- Simmer until slightly thick and creamy
3. Assemble
- Place seared patties in a baking dish
- Pour creamy sauce evenly over them
4. Add cheese & bake
- Sprinkle cheese generously on top
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes
- Until bubbling and golden on top
🍽️ Result
- Juicy beef patties
- Creamy, savory sauce
- Melted cheesy crust on top
- Rich, restaurant-style comfort food
💡 Tips
- Add mushrooms or peas to the sauce for extra flavor
- Use mozzarella for stretch + cheddar for sharpness
- Let it rest 5–10 minutes before serving so the sauce thickens
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta
If you want, I can also make:
- a budget version (3–4 ingredients only)
- a no-oven stovetop version
- or a Korean/Japanese-style creamy baked patty twist