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High protein bacon cheeseburger with a glossy toasted bun, melted cheese, crispy bacon, red onion, tomato, and a grilled beef patty on a dark plate.

High Protein Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburgers

Nesting Lane
High Protein Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburgers made with lean beef, mushrooms, bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce, and buns.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Small Bowl
Cutting Board
Slotted spoon
Grill
Microwave
Paper Towels
Large Bowl
Spatula

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 8 slices center cut bacon
  • 1 pound 96% lean ground beef
  • 6 ounces Cremini mushroom
  • ½ small red onion
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 15 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
  • 4 slices fresh tomatoes
  • 4 reduced calorie hamburger bun
  • 4 leaves Boston lettuce

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, add the dried porcini mushrooms and enough hot water to cover the mushrooms.
  • Let the mushrooms stand for about 15 minutes, or until softened.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the softened mushrooms to a cutting board. Chop the softened mushrooms.
  • Off heat, coat a grill rack or large grill pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Preheat a gas grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, or prepare a medium-high fire in a charcoal grill.
  • Place 4 bacon slices in a single layer between paper towels. Microwave the bacon on High for about 30 seconds, or until partially cooked but still flexible. Drain the bacon on paper towels
  • Repeat with the remaining 4 bacon slices. and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the ground beef, cremini mushrooms, chopped porcini mushrooms, red onion, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Mix until combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 4 patties.
  • Season the patties with salt and black pepper.
  • Place 2 bacon strips in a crisscross pattern over each patty. Tuck the bacon ends underneath each patty.
  • Place the patties on the grill with the bacon side facing down. Grill for 6 minutes.
  • Turn the patties over. Grill for about 6 more minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each patty reaches 160 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle a scant ¼ cup shredded cheese over each patty.
  • Close the grill lid. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until the cheese melts.
  • Sprinkle the tomato slices with the remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
  • Place each patty on the bottom half of a hamburger bun. Add 1 tomato slice, 1 lettuce leaf, sliced onion, and the top half of the bun.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Chop the mushrooms small - Smaller pieces mix into the patties more evenly and help the burgers hold their shape.
Partially cook the bacon - Microwave the bacon only until it is flexible. If it gets too crisp before grilling, it can break when wrapped over the patties.

Storing and Reheating

Store in the Refrigerator - Place leftover cooked patties in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Store buns, lettuce, tomato, and onion separately.
Reheat on Stovetop - Place a patty in a skillet over low heat. Warm until heated through.
Reheat in Microwave - Place a patty on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel and heat in short intervals until warm.
Reheat on Grill Pan - Place the patty on a grill pan over low heat. Warm for a few minutes on each side.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 43gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 907mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1047IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 714mgIron: 5mg
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