Low-Carb Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger
Low-Carb Turkey Bacon Cheeseburgers are a flavorful, guilt-free alternative to classic burgers. This delicious recipe features juicy ground turkey paired with crispy turkey bacon and creamy cheddar cheese, all wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves instead of traditional buns. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, these burgers will satisfy your cravings while keeping your health goals in check. Enjoy every savory bite without the added carbs!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 6 slices thick-cut turkey bacon
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- Your favorite low-carb burger sauce (ketchup, mustard, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Season the ground turkey with salt and pepper.
- Form the seasoned turkey into four patties, making an indentation in the center of each.
- In a separate skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; set aside on paper towels.
- Grill the patties for about 6 minutes per side. During the last few minutes of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.
- Assemble burgers by stacking patties on lettuce leaves and topping them with bacon, tomato, avocado, and sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added moisture, mix grated onion or Worcestershire sauce into the ground turkey before shaping patties. Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference; consider adding sautéed mushrooms or jalapeños for extra flavor.