Heart-Healthy Bacon Mushroom Jack Burger
Satisfy your burger cravings without sacrificing your health goals with the Heart-Healthy Bacon Mushroom Jack Burger—a deliciously wholesome twist on the classic burger. This recipe swaps traditional beef patties for lean ground turkey, enhanced with savory seasonings like garlic powder and black pepper. Topped with crispy reduced-sodium turkey bacon, sautéed fresh mushrooms, and creamy melted reduced-fat Pepper Jack cheese, this burger strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. Nestled in toasted whole wheat buns and layered with fresh spinach and red onion, it delivers bold flavors while prioritizing heart-healthy ingredients. Ready in just 40 minutes, this guilt-free delight is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout with friends.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey (93% lean)
- 4 pieces Whole wheat hamburger buns
- 4 slices Reduced-sodium turkey bacon
- 8 ounces Fresh mushrooms
- 4 slices Reduced-fat Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties.
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the turkey patties for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
While the burgers are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in another skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon slices and cook until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and add the mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender and slightly golden brown.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings.
During the last minute of cooking the patties, place a slice of reduced-fat Pepper Jack cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.
Toast the whole wheat buns in a toaster or on a grill for about 1-2 minutes until slightly crisp but not burnt.
Assemble the burgers: Place a handful of fresh spinach leaves on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the turkey patty with melted cheese, a slice of turkey bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and red onion rings. Top with the remaining half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy Bacon Mushroom Jack Burger!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.7 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 519 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 3672 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 168.6 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1084 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2766 mg | 59% | |
*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.
