BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger 4 ounces 96% lean ground beef Pinch of salt 1-1/2 slices center-cut bacon 1 reduced-calorie hamburger bun 1/2 ounce light Swiss cheese slivers 1 to 2 tablespoons red onion slivers 2 teaspoons barbecue sauce Pack the beef tightly together with your hands, and then shape it into a 4-inch-diameter patty on a sheet of wax paper. Sprinkle lightly with salt on both sides, and then place in the freezer for 5 minutes (to help the patty keep its shape). Preheat a grill to high. Cut the whole bacon strip in half crosswise. Lay the 3 half strips side by side in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, flipping them every couple of minutes, until crispy and well done, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Meanwhile, remove the patty from the freezer and place it on the grill. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium rare, or until the desired doneness is reached. Toast the bun halves on an upper grill rack for 30 seconds to 1 minute, watching them carefully. Place the cheese on top of the burger for the last few seconds of cooking so it just begins to melt. Add the patty to the toasted bun bottom. Lay the bacon strips side by side over the top. Place the onion over that. Spread the barbe¬cue sauce evenly over the inside of the top half of the bun. Place the bun top atop the sandwich. Serve immediately. Can be made in 30 minutes or less / No more than 20 minutes hands-on prep time MAKES 1 BURGER; 1 SERVING Each 3-Decadent-Disk serving (1 burger) has: 304 calories, 33 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates, 10 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 75 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 752 mg sodium You save: 180 calories, 22 g fat, 8 g saturated fat Traditional serving: 484 calories, 29 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 32 g fat, 12 g saturated fat, 99 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 712 mg sodium
Posted on: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:31:06 +0000