Cheddar & Jalapeno Stuffed Burgers (Turkey Or Beef) & Salad ~ A Lean & Green Meal 🌶

This cheddar & jalapeno stuffed
burger is flavorful ~ the spice is
mild and not mouth burning. 😀

Ingredients: 

1/4 cup (2 ounces) low fat cream cheese, at room temperature**

2 ounces reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated**

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 medium fresh jalapeno pepper, seeds removed (1/4 cup diced)

24 ounces 95% - 97% lean ground turkey or beef

2 tablespoons finely minced shallot or onion

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil

4 cups spring mix lettuce

2 cups halved grape tomatoes

1 cup chopped mixture of red, yellow & orange sweet mini peppers

12 tablespoons (3/4 cup) Walden Farms Ranch Dressing (or dressing of choice)

24 slices dill pickles, (optional snack)

Method:

In a small bowl, use a wooden spoon to thoroughly blend together the cheeses, garlic powder and jalapeno. Line a plate with waxed paper and set aside. Form 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture into a round disc and transfer to the prepared plate. Make 3 more discs and place in the refrigerator.

Preheat grill to medium setting or oven to broil.

Combine the meat, salt, pepper and shallot. Divide the meat mixture into four 6 ounce portions. Wrap each portion of meat around a chilled cheese disc making certain to completely cover the cheese. Brush the tops and bottoms of each burger with the oil.

Grill 15 to 20 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Or, broil on a foil lined pan until done.

Grilling burgers, polish sausages & Hebrew
National 97% fat free hot dogs for family

Add 1 cup of salad greens to each serving plate. Top with 1/2 cup of tomatoes and 1/4 cup chopped peppers. Place one burger on top of each salad. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing over the top of the burger and greens. If desired, cut the pickle slices in half and garnish each portion with 12 pickle halves. Makes 4 servings.

**If you are not following a low fat meal plan, regular cheese may be used.

Each serving equals 1 lean, 3 greens, 1 1/2 condiments, 3/4 healthy fat & 1/4 optional snack

Nutritional info per turkey burger serving, approximately: 574 calories ~ 37.7 grams fat ~ 13 grams carbs ~ 8.5 grams net carbs ~ 49.5 grams protein

Nutritional info per beef burger serving, approximately: 598 calories ~ 37.7 grams fat ~ 13 grams carbs ~ 8.5 grams net carbs ~ 53 grams protein

Notes: Oh my...I enjoyed this meal so much ~ This burger meal is restaurant quality, delicious & satisfying❣