Heart-Healthy Bacon and Cheese Burger
Savor the flavor of indulgence without the guilt with our **Heart-Healthy Bacon and Cheese Burger**! This delicious twist on a classic favorite uses lean ground turkey, heart-smart oatmeal, and egg whites to craft protein-packed patties that are both flavorful and nutritious. Topped with crispy turkey bacon, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, and vibrant layers of fresh romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all nestled between whole wheat buns, this burger is a dream come true for health-conscious comfort food lovers. With minimal prep time and a quick cook on the grill or skillet, this low-sodium, high-protein recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend barbecues. Enjoy every guilt-free bite of this wholesome and satisfying burger! **(Keywords: heart-healthy bacon cheeseburger, lean turkey burger, easy healthy burger recipe, low sodium burger, high-protein meals)**.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Oatmeal
- 1 Egg white
- Olive oil spray
- 4 Whole wheat hamburger buns
- 4 Turkey bacon strips
- 4 Reduced-fat cheddar cheese slices
- 4 Romaine lettuce leaves
- 8 Tomato slices
- 4 Red onion slices
- 1 Avocado (optional)
- Ketchup (low sodium if desired)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, oatmeal, and egg white. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty.
Preheat a grill or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
Cook the turkey patties for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the patties are cooked through.
In a separate skillet, cook the turkey bacon slices over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
During the last minute of cooking the turkey patties, place a slice of reduced-fat cheddar cheese on each patty to melt slightly.
Toast the whole wheat hamburger buns on the grill or skillet for about 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by the turkey patty with cheese, a strip of turkey bacon, two tomato slices, a red onion slice, and a few slices of avocado if using.
Top with a small amount of low-sodium ketchup if desired, then place the top bun on to complete the burger.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy bacon and cheese burger.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.2 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 473 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 3613 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 171.1 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1433 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3227 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
