Light Cheesy Burgers George Foreman Grill
Grill up a guilt-free delight with these Light Cheesy Burgers made on the George Foreman Grill! Crafted with lean ground turkey or beef and perfectly seasoned with garlic and onion powders, these burgers are a healthier spin on a classic favorite. Topped with gooey reduced-fat cheddar and layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and optional tangy pickles, all nestled between wholesome whole wheat buns, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition. Ready in under 20 minutes, these burgers are juicy, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Optimize your grilling game while keeping it light with these quick and delicious homemade burgers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 4 slices Reduced-fat cheddar cheese slices
- 4 buns Whole wheat burger buns
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 4 slices Tomato slices
- 4 slices Pickles (optional)
- 4 tsp Ketchup
- 4 tsp Mustard
Instructions
Preheat your George Foreman grill for at least 5 minutes with the lid closed.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey or lean ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty approximately 1/2-inch thick.
Place the patties on the preheated grill. Close the lid and cook for 5-6 minutes for turkey or 4-5 minutes for beef, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F for turkey or 160°F for beef.
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of reduced-fat cheddar cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the whole wheat burger buns (optional).
Assemble the burgers by placing one cooked patty with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, pickle slice (if using), and your desired condiments such as ketchup and mustard.
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately. Enjoy your light cheesy burgers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.2 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 4768 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 159.3 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1339 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2159 mg | 46% | |
*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.
