Cheese Stuffed Burgers
It doesn't get better than these melt-in-the-middle Cheese Stuffed Burgers! They might not sound slimming friendly, but our juicy beef burgers filled with a mixture of Cheddar, bacon and onion are lower in calories than you might think!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories382
- Carbs2.9g
- Protein58g
- Fat15g
- Saturates6.6g
- Sugars2.1g
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Whether you cook them on the BBQ or inside on a griddle pan or grill, these Cheese Stuffed Burgers always taste like such a treat. Perfect if you’re counting calories or following a slimming-friendly diet plan like Weight Watchers, they’re much lighter than you might expect!
To keep the calories down, we’re using 5% fat beef mince and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese to get that irresistible melty middle. If the thought of gooey cheese isn’t tempting enough, we’ve also added crispy bacon bits and golden onions in the cheesy centres of our burgers.
A burger press will come in really handy for this recipe – it makes it so much easier to squish your patties into shape, and seal the cheese and bacon mixture into the middle. You can still make these by hand if you don’t have one.
We love these Cheese Stuffed Burgers served in a soft roll with a good splash of ketchup and a side of sweet potato fries, but they go really well with barbecued vegetables too! Why not try popping some corn on the cob and courgettes on the grill for a lighter side?
What diets are these Cheese Stuffed Burgers suitable for?
This Cheese Stuffed Burgers recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets, when served without a roll.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Cheese Stuffed Burgers?
You don’t need any special ingredients, but there are a couple of bits of kit that will come in handy, including a burger press and a griddle pan.
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Making these Cheese Stuffed Burgers is pretty easy, especially when you use one of these burger presses. They’re far superior to some of the cheap plastic burger presses you see knocking about and much safer to use too!
A decent-quality griddle pan is ideal for cooking your burgers indoors, if it’s not sunny enough to get the barbecue out!
How many calories are in these Cheese Stuffed Burgers?
There are 382 calories per portion in this Cheese Stuffed Burgers recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category They are big and filling enough to be served without bread, but don’t forget to add any values if you do decide to serve it in a roll.
This Cheese Stuffed Burgers recipe is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Spray a small frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the bacon and onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
To a bowl add the beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Add the egg a little at a time until the beef mixture comes together. You might not need all the egg. We find it easier to mix the burger mixture together with our hands.
Step 3
Once the onion and bacon mixture is cooled, add the grated cheese and mix well.
Step 4
Split the burger mix into 4 equal balls, then put one ball into the burger press (if using), replace the lid and press down firmly – you should now have a thin burger in the press. Make an indent in the middle of the burger, then add half of the cheese and bacon mixture.
Step 5
Take another ball of burger mix and flatten it slightly. Place it on top of the cheese mix, then replace the lid and press down firmly. Remove the burger from the press and repeat with the remaining burger mix and cheese filling.
Step 6
You should now have 2 burgers. Place in the fridge to firm up for 30 minutes.
Step 7
Spray a griddle pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the burgers and spray the tops with low-calorie cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes, then turn and cook for another 5 minutes. The burgers should be browned on the outside and cooked through, the internal temperature should reach 65-75°C.
Step 8
Serve on a roll with salad and a side of your choice!
What could I serve with these Cheese Stuffed Burgers?
How do you know when Cheese Stuffed Burgers are cooked?
Spray both sides of the burger with some low-calorie cooking spray (so it doesn’t stick to the pan or grill). Cook for 5 minutes, then turn and cook for another 5 minutes. Keep turning every 5 minutes, and check the internal temperature reaches 65 – 75°C (150 – 160°F).
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Cheese Stuffed Burgers in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Cheese Stuffed Burgers in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Cheese Stuffed Burgers?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is 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 Cheese Stuffed Burgers?
From chilled: Place in a microwavable container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost overnight in the fridge, and heat covered in the microwave for 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Cheese Stuffed Burgers
It doesn't get better than these melt-in-the-middle Cheese Stuffed Burgers! They might not sound slimming friendly, but our juicy beef burgers filled with a mixture of Cheddar, bacon and onion are lower in calories than you might think!
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 382
- Carbs 2.9G
Instructions
- Spray a small frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the bacon and onion and fry for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- To a bowl add the beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Add the egg a little at a time until the beef mixture comes together. You might not need all the egg. We find it easier to mix the burger mixture together with our hands.
- Once the onion and bacon mixture is cooled, add the grated cheese and mix well.
- Split the burger mix into 4 equal balls, then put one ball into the burger press (if using), replace the lid and press down firmly – you should now have a thin burger in the press. Make an indent in the middle of the burger, then add half of the cheese and bacon mixture.
- Take another ball of burger mix and flatten it slightly. Place it on top of the cheese mix, then replace the lid and press down firmly. Remove the burger from the press and repeat with the remaining burger mix and cheese filling.
- You should now have 2 burgers. Place in the fridge to firm up for 30 minutes.
- Spray a griddle pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the burgers and spray the tops with low-calorie cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes, then turn and cook for another 5 minutes. The burgers should be browned on the outside and cooked through, the internal temperature should reach 65-75°C.
- Serve on a roll with salad and a side of your choice!
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AliaMonday 12th November 2018
Hi Can I use Quorn mince for these burgers instead?
ClaireWednesday 10th October 2018
Hi can I freeze these once they cooked used turkey mince that been previously frozen
HarrietThursday 26th April 2018
Can I cook these in the oven? If so what temperature please?
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