Low-Calorie Cheeseburgers in the Oven
• found at shrinkviolet.com
For when you don't have it in you to grill outside, these indoor cheeseburgers are mighty tasty.
Servings 4
Equipment
- rimmed half-sheet baking pan
- half-sheet cooling rack
Ingredients
- 4 frozen hamburger patties (85% lean)
- Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 4 slices American cheese (see Notes)
- 4 keto hamburger buns (see Notes)
- lettuce
- condiments (see Notes)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450℉.
- Line a rimmed half-sheet baking pan with foil, and place a half-sheet cooling rack on top.
- Put the hamburger patties on the cooling rack and sprinkle them with the Montreal Steak Seasoning.
- When the oven is ready to go, put the burger patties in the oven and cook for 18 minutes. This will leave them a little pink in the center. Add about 3 minutes for more well-done.
- Take the patties out of the oven and cover each one with a slice of cheese. Put the buns on the cooling rack in the spaces between the patties, and heat it all for 2 more minutes. The cheese should be melted and the buns toasty.
- Take the patties out of the oven and assemble the burgers.
Notes
Cheese: The calories for this recipe were calculated based on Kraft Deli Deluxe American cheese, but a good, sturdy cheddar would be fantastic as well.
Buns: I like Keto Culture's keto hamburger buns. They're 50 calories each and have a decent texture. You're never going to think you're eating a brioche bun, but they're pretty good.
Condiments: For the calorie count I listed I assumed no condiments, but ketchup doesn't add many calories. Especially if you choose Heinz No Sugar Ketchup which is only 3 calories per teaspoon. Mustard is usually 0 calories (check the label). Even light mayo isn't that high.
Sides: I made this with Tater Tots and I had space for 9 in my calorie budget. I started them in the toaster oven at 450°F when I started cooking, and by the time the burgers were ready (about 25 minutes later) the tots were really crispy and crunchy. So good!
Toppings: Additions like tomatoes and onion are nice and low-calorie, so add away!
Estimated Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 307Carbohydrates: 2.6gProtein: 25.2gFat: 20.5gSaturated Fat: 8.5gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 433.6mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.5g
