Description
Indulge in the guilt-free delight of a Low-Carb Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger! This savory creation features juicy ground turkey patties topped with crispy turkey bacon and melted cheese, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, this burger is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable experience that tantalizes your taste buds while keeping carbs low. Enjoy a deliciously satisfying bite that will have you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 6 slices thick-cut turkey bacon
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 large lettuce leaves (for wrapping)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and cooking equipment, including a mixing bowl and grill or frying pan.
- In the mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into four evenly-sized patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each.
- Preheat grill or frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 5-6 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Add cheese slices on top to melt during the last minute of cooking.
- In another pan, cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Assemble your cheeseburgers by layering each patty on a lettuce leaf, topping with crispy bacon and any optional toppings you desire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseburger (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg