Healthier Homemade Baconator

⏱️ 25 minutes👥 1 servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Healthier Homemade Baconator

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 6 oz lean ground beef (90/10)
  • •• 2 slices turkey bacon (or uncured pork bacon)
  • •• 1 whole grain brioche bun (or regular whole wheat bun)
  • •• 1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • •• 1 slice Swiss cheese
  • •• 1 leaf romaine lettuce
  • •• 1 slice tomato
  • •• 1 thin slice red onion
  • •• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt-based sauce (see below)
  • •• 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 11. Mix Greek yogurt with a tiny bit of mayo, garlic powder, and black pepper
  2. 22. Cook turkey bacon until crispy
  3. 33. Form beef into thin patty, season with salt and pepper
  4. 44. Cook patty 4-5 minutes per side
  5. 55. Add cheese slices during last minute
  6. 66. Toast bun lightly
  7. 77. Assemble: bottom bun, sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, patty with cheese, bacon, top bun

Smart Substitutions

• Regular ground beef→90/10 lean ground beef

Less saturated fat, same taste

💡 None, but healthier fats
• Regular bacon→Turkey bacon

70% less fat, still crispy

💡 None
• White bun→Whole grain brioche bun

More fiber, nutrients

💡 30% lower
• Mayo→Greek yogurt sauce

More protein, less fat

💡 Better for blood sugar