Now that you know that putting the patties in the oven is the best way to reheat your burger, there are a few things you can do to maximize this method and get the greatest second-day burgers possible.
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First, you can bake the buns along with the patties, but you will likely want to pull them out of the oven before the burgers are done. They can come out when you flip the patties. Most burger toppings (particularly cold ones) should also stay off until the cooking is done, with the exception of cheese. If you already assembled the burger the day before, peel the bun off and scrape the toppings into the garbage as best you can.
Before you reheat your burgers, you might also let them come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes. This will help ensure even heating. Finally, don’t put your burgers directly on the oven rack; put them on a baking sheet instead. You can use anything from a cookie sheet to a pizza pan. You can put the buns on the pan, too.
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