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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This simple recipe turns ordinary burgers into an attractive tasty meal. You can make them ahead and bake when ready for dinner.Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida Ingredients:
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided |
3 tablespoons water |
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
dash paprika |
dash pepper |
1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 egg, beaten |
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup spaghetti sauce, divided |
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
4 to 6 hamburger buns, split, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 teaspoons of fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried), water, garlic salt, oregano, paprika and pepper. Add beef; mix well. Shape into four to six patties. Coat patties with flour; dip into egg and then crumbs. In a skillet, brown patties in butter. Arrange in a greased shallow baking dish. Pour half of the spaghetti sauce over patties. Sprinkle with cheeses; top with remaining sauce. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle with remaining thyme. Serve patties and sauce on buns if desired. Yield: 4-6 servings. |
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