Whole30 Cheese and Bacon Burger
Take your burger game to a whole new level with this Whole30 Cheese and Bacon Burger—a deliciously satisfying, dairy-free, and gluten-free twist on the classic comfort food. Featuring juicy ground beef patties seasoned to perfection, crispy bacon, and a creamy homemade cashew cheese sauce infused with nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, this recipe is packed with bold flavors while staying fully Whole30 compliant. Instead of a traditional bun, crisp lettuce leaves cradle the layers of smoky bacon, fresh tomato, and tangy red onion for a low-carb, paleo-friendly option. Quick to prepare and irresistibly indulgent, this burger is perfect for clean eating without sacrificing taste. Enjoy it as a hearty, wholesome dinner or a fun lunch that will impress your crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 1 medium, sliced tomato
- 0.5 small, sliced red onion
Instructions
Start by soaking the cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes, then drain.
In a blender, combine soaked cashews, 1/2 cup water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth and creamy to make the cashew cheese sauce.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into four equal portions and shape into patties.
In the same skillet used for the bacon, cook the beef patties over medium-high heat, about 3-4 minutes per side, until they reach the desired doneness.
To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on a plate, top with a beef patty, a spoonful of cashew cheese sauce, a slice of tomato, crispy bacon, and slices of red onion.
Use another lettuce leaf to top the burger and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.3 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 353 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 4380 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 116.9 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 19.3 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2626 mg | 56% | |
*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.
