Easy High Protein Garlic Bread Cheese Burgers
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of our protein-packed garlic bread cheeseburgers, featuring a crispy garlic butter-infused bun and a juicy beef patty loaded with melty cheese! With over 50 grams of muscle-building protein, these easy-to-make burgers are perfect for a satisfying meal that won't let you down. Get ready to elevate your burger game to delicious new heights!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- black pepper, paprika to taste
- cooking spray (I use chosen foods avocado spray)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely diced)
- shredded lettuceoptional
- 10g chopped onion (0.35 oz)
- chopped parsleyoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 600g lean beef mince (5% or less) (1.32 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 40g light butter (2.8 tbsp)
- 3 light cheese singles (brand: Tesco)brand: Tesco
- 1 egg
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt and black pepper to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 40g reduced sugar ketchup (1.41 oz)
- 8g American mustard (0.28 oz)
📦Other(3)
- 3 Aldi brioche burger buns
- 60g light mayo (2.12 oz)
- 15g chopped pickles (0.53 oz)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
627
Protein
57g
Carbs
34g
Fat
31g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
To your lean ground beef, add salt and pepper, 1 egg, then mix it up well with your hands and divide the beef into 6 equal balls.
- 2
For the burger sauce, mix all of the sauce ingredients together.
- 3
In a small bowl, melt down some light butter, then add diced garlic, chopped parsley and mix well.
- 4
Spread the garlic butter on the buns, then toast them in a pan on medium heat until golden brown.
- 5
For the burgers, add cooking spray, smash down 2 burger balls, and cook on high heat until crispy on both sides.
- 6
Layer the burgers with cheese, then assemble on the garlic bun with shredded lettuce, burger patties, and burger sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mix your beef mince for exactly 30-45 seconds after adding egg and seasoning to distribute the egg binder evenly without overworking; exceeding 1 minute denatures proteins and increases toughness by up to 15% due to excess myosin cross-linking.timing30-45 seconds maximum
- ✓Smash your burger patties to approximately 1/4-inch thickness immediately after placing in the hot pan, then resist touching them for 3-4 minutes to develop a Maillard-reaction crust; the lean 5% fat content needs this contact time to brown properly since it lacks moisture to create steam.technique1/4-inch thickness, 3-4 minutes untouched
- ✓Toast your brioche buns for exactly 2-3 minutes on medium heat after brushing with garlic butter to evaporate surface moisture and prevent them from becoming soggy when assembling; the egg-enriched brioche structure absorbs sauce rapidly, so the crisp exterior acts as a moisture barrier.timing2-3 minutes, medium heat
- ✓Infuse your garlic butter by heating the 40g butter to 160°F (70°C) before adding minced garlic, allowing it to bloom for 1-2 minutes off-heat; this temperature releases volatile garlic compounds without browning or bitterness, while preserving the light butter's emulsification.technique160°F (70°C), 1-2 minutes bloom time
- ✓Apply cheese to the hot burger patties immediately after the second side finishes cooking (while they retain residual heat around 165°F) so the cheese melts through conduction without requiring additional cooking time, preventing the lean meat from drying out further.timingApplied immediately at 165°F residual heat
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
3
people
Level
beginner
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Easy High Protein Garlic Bread Cheese Burgers
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of our protein-packed garlic bread cheeseburgers, featuring a crispy garlic butter-infused bun and a juicy beef patty loaded with melty cheese! With over 50 grams of muscle-building protein, these easy-to-make burgers are perfect for a satisfying meal that won't let you down. Get ready to elevate your burger game to delicious new heights!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 3🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- black pepper, paprika to taste
- cooking spray (I use chosen foods avocado spray)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely diced)
- shredded lettuceoptional
- 10g chopped onion (0.35 oz)
- chopped parsleyoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 600g lean beef mince (5% or less) (1.32 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 40g light butter (2.8 tbsp)
- 3 light cheese singles (brand: Tesco)brand: Tesco
- 1 egg
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt and black pepper to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 40g reduced sugar ketchup (1.41 oz)
- 8g American mustard (0.28 oz)
📦Other(3)
- 3 Aldi brioche burger buns
- 60g light mayo (2.12 oz)
- 15g chopped pickles (0.53 oz)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
627
Protein
57g
Carbs
34g
Fat
31g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
To your lean ground beef, add salt and pepper, 1 egg, then mix it up well with your hands and divide the beef into 6 equal balls.
- 2
For the burger sauce, mix all of the sauce ingredients together.
- 3
In a small bowl, melt down some light butter, then add diced garlic, chopped parsley and mix well.
- 4
Spread the garlic butter on the buns, then toast them in a pan on medium heat until golden brown.
- 5
For the burgers, add cooking spray, smash down 2 burger balls, and cook on high heat until crispy on both sides.
- 6
Layer the burgers with cheese, then assemble on the garlic bun with shredded lettuce, burger patties, and burger sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mix your beef mince for exactly 30-45 seconds after adding egg and seasoning to distribute the egg binder evenly without overworking; exceeding 1 minute denatures proteins and increases toughness by up to 15% due to excess myosin cross-linking.timing30-45 seconds maximum
- ✓Smash your burger patties to approximately 1/4-inch thickness immediately after placing in the hot pan, then resist touching them for 3-4 minutes to develop a Maillard-reaction crust; the lean 5% fat content needs this contact time to brown properly since it lacks moisture to create steam.technique1/4-inch thickness, 3-4 minutes untouched
- ✓Toast your brioche buns for exactly 2-3 minutes on medium heat after brushing with garlic butter to evaporate surface moisture and prevent them from becoming soggy when assembling; the egg-enriched brioche structure absorbs sauce rapidly, so the crisp exterior acts as a moisture barrier.timing2-3 minutes, medium heat
- ✓Infuse your garlic butter by heating the 40g butter to 160°F (70°C) before adding minced garlic, allowing it to bloom for 1-2 minutes off-heat; this temperature releases volatile garlic compounds without browning or bitterness, while preserving the light butter's emulsification.technique160°F (70°C), 1-2 minutes bloom time
- ✓Apply cheese to the hot burger patties immediately after the second side finishes cooking (while they retain residual heat around 165°F) so the cheese melts through conduction without requiring additional cooking time, preventing the lean meat from drying out further.timingApplied immediately at 165°F residual heat