These savory bites will scratch that cheeseburger itch for you!
Serves 4
Per Serving: 1 Lean, 1 green, 3 condiments
Calories: 268 per serving
Ingredients
1. 1 pound lean ground beef (93% fat free)
2. 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
3. I clove garlic, minced
4. 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
5. 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
6. 1/2 tsp salt
7. Non-stick cooking spray
8. 4 thin slices cheddar cheese, evenly sliced pieces
9. 3 pieces turkey bacon, cooked according to package directions, each cut into 8 evenly sliced pieces.
10. 24 dill pickle chips
11. 4-6 large green leaf lettuce leaves, torn into 24 (total) small square-shaped pieces.
12. 12 cherry tomatoes cut in half.
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and mix well. For mixture into 24 small meatballs (about one tablespoon, can use a melon baller or scoop). Place meatballs onto foil lined baking sheet, and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Leave oven on. Top each meatball with a piece of cheese, then return to the oven until cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. Let meatballs cool outside oven. To assemble, layer a cheese-covered meatball, piece of bacon, pickle chip, piece of lettuce, and tomato half in that order. Enjoy!