Heart-Healthy Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, a lighter twist on the beloved comfort food. Crafted with extra-lean ground turkey and crispy turkey bacon, this burger swaps traditional beef for a lean protein while retaining rich, savory flavors. Layered on whole-grain buns, it features melted low-fat cheddar cheese, fresh romaine lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and tangy red onion for a refreshing crunch. A creamy sauce made from low-fat Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard adds a zesty, guilt-free finishing touch. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or summer BBQ, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and offers all the satisfaction of a classic cheeseburger in a heart-healthy form. Keywords: heart-healthy cheeseburger, turkey bacon burger, healthy comfort food, lean turkey patty recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
- 4 buns whole grain burger buns
- 4 slices low-fat cheddar cheese slices
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tomato large tomato, sliced
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce leaves
- 0.5 onion red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the extra-lean ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, and ground black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
Cook the turkey patties in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
While the patties are cooking, heat another non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon slices and cook for about 4-5 minutes until crisp, flipping occasionally.
When the patties are nearly done, place a slice of low-fat cheddar cheese on each patty, covering with a lid to help the cheese melt.
While the patties rest, mix the low-fat plain Greek yogurt with Dijon mustard in a small bowl to create a creamy sauce.
To assemble the burgers, spread the yogurt mustard sauce on the bottom half of each whole grain burger bun.
Place the lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by the turkey patty with melted cheese, a slice of turkey bacon, tomato slice, and red onion.
Finish with the top half of the bun and serve immediately for the best taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.2 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 431 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 4272 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 203.8 g | 408% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1254 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2786 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.
