My Favorite Burger Recipe

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“After having a burger similar to this at a diner years ago, I tried to lighten it up without losing the great flavors. Now I can enjoy one more often without feeling guilty!” -Kristen Swihart – Perrysburg, Ohio

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My Favorite Burger Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Gril: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1/4 cup grated onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced sweet onion
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir mushrooms and onion over medium heat until onion is golden brown. Grill rolls for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Spread rolls with cream cheese; top with burgers and mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with bacon. Yield: 4 servings.

Cooking for 2: My Favorite Burger for 2

Nutritional Facts 1 burger equals 410 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 737 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 33 g protein.

Originally published as My Favorite Burger in Healthy Cooking April/May 2009, p50