Bagel Burger
A cheeseburger with a twist, our Bagel Burger is stacked with a juicy beef patty, crispy bacon, melted cheese and a homemade burger sauce. This tastes so good, you'd never guess it’s slimming friendly!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories341
- Carbs29g
- Protein33g
- Fat9.6g
- Saturates3.1g
- Sugars7.4g
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How can you make a cheeseburger better? Serve it in a toasty bagel thin of course! These Bagel Burgers are our new favourite recipe for fakeaway night. We’ve sandwiched homemade burger patties, bacon and cheese in-between a low-calorie bagel thin – and we didn’t forget about the burger sauce. Our homemade version beats any supermarket condiment!
Ready in just 16 minutes, there’s no way the drive through could be quicker (or tastier)! Load up your bagels with all your favourite burger toppings – we’ve gone for rocket, tomato and some pickled gherkins, but you can leave out anything you don’t like.
These are super filling on their own, or you can serve with a side of chips, fries or extra salad for a dinner that feels like such a treat.
What diets is this Bagel Burger suitable for?
You can make this Bagel Burger recipe gluten free if you swap the bagel thins for a gluten free alternative.
As always, take extra care when cooking for people with allergies and be sure to use different utensils, cookware and preparation areas.
Do you need any special ingredients to make this Bagel Burger?
Nope! These are quick and easy to make, using simple ingredients that you can pick up as part of your weekly food shop.
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How many calories are in this Bagel Burger?
There are 341 calories per portion in this Bagel Burger recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light recipe category. If you’re counting calories or following one of the popular diet plans like Weight Watchers, this recipe fits in perfectly!
NHS guidelines suggest men should aim for 2,500 calories per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and women require around 2000 calories. Each person has different calorie requirements depending on their goal, so you may want to adjust your daily calorie intake according to your own personal goal.
Step 1
Add the beef mince, garlic granules, onion granules, paprika and a little salt and pepper into a mixing bowl. Mix together until the spices are fully incorporated. Split the beef mince into 4 and shape into 4 burger patties.
Step 2
Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the burgers and fry for 3 minutes. Flip the burgers over and add the bacon to the pan. Cook for another 3 minutes, until the burgers are cooked through. Turn off the heat and add a cheese slice to the top of each burger.
Step 3
While the burgers are cooking, add the mayo, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle vinegar to a small bowl and stir until smooth.
Step 4
Toast the inside of the bagel thins and spread the bottom half with a little of the burger sauce. Add some gherkins and a burger patty.
Step 5
Add some sliced tomato, rocket and some of the bacon strips to each burger. Drizzle with any extra burger sauce and add the top of the bagel. Serve with your choice of accompaniment.
What could I serve with this Bagel Burger?
This recipe is perfect for a burger fakeaway night! Serve it with chips, fries, wedges or any of your favourite burger side dishes.
How do you know when this Bagel Burger is cooked?
You’ll need to cook this Bagel Burger until the beef patties are cooked all the way through and the bacon is crispy. This should take around 6 minutes.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep this Bagel Burger in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
This recipe tastes best when it’s freshly made, although you could make the burger patties in advance and assemble it right before eating.
Can I freeze this Bagel Burger?
You can freeze the beef patties but we would recommend making everything else fresh, right before you want to serve it. This recipe is so quick to make and no trouble to rustle up on a busy day.
If you want to freeze the burger patties please remember to:
- Freeze them before cooking or as soon as they are cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Bagel Burger?
If you have frozen the beef patties before cooking, allow them to defrost overnight in the fridge and then cook as per step 2 of the recipe.
If you froze the cooked beef patties, follow the instructions below and then assemble the rest of the burger:
Defrost overnight in the fridge, then place in a microwavable container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Bagel Burger
A cheeseburger with a twist, our Bagel Burger is stacked with a juicy beef patty, crispy bacon, melted cheese and a homemade burger sauce. This tastes so good, you'd never guess it’s slimming friendly!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
6 MINS
- KCals 341
- Carbs 29G
Instructions
- Add the beef mince, garlic granules, onion granules, paprika and a little salt and pepper into a mixing bowl. Mix together until the spices are fully incorporated. Split the beef mince into 4 and shape into 4 burger patties.
- Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the burgers and fry for 3 minutes. Flip the burgers over and add the bacon to the pan. Cook for another 3 minutes, until the burgers are cooked through. Turn off the heat and add a cheese slice to the top of each burger.
- While the burgers are cooking, add the mayo, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and pickle vinegar to a small bowl and stir until smooth.
- Toast the inside of the bagel thins and spread the bottom half with a little of the burger sauce. Add some gherkins and a burger patty.
- Add some sliced tomato, rocket and some of the bacon strips to each burger. Drizzle with any extra burger sauce and add the top of the bagel. Serve with your choice of accompaniment.
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