Cheddar Stuffed Burgers South Beach Diet Friendly Recipes

BACON CHEDDAR STUFFED BURGERS

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crisp; crumble.
• Combine beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion and shape into 12 large, thin patties.
• Top six patties with 1 tablespoon bacon and 1 tablespoon cheese (this is approximate-use what looks right).
• Place remaining 6 patties on top of cheese/bacon topped patties and press edges to seal.
• Grill or broil for 3-4 minutes per side until done. We like ours well done.
• The last 2 minutes of cooking top patties with remaining bacon and cheese.
• Serve on buns.

CHEDDAR STUFFED BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine ground meats in a large bowl.
• Season with Worcestershire, dry mustard, 2 tsp salt and mix until combined.
• Divide the meat into 6 equal portions and gently shape into a patty around a cube of cheese. Brush the patties all over with olive oil and make an imprint in the center of each patty with your thumb.
• Spread the pepper on a shallow plate and roll the edge of each burger in the pepper until coated.
• Preheat grill. Place burger on the cooking grate over direct medium heat.
• Cover and grill for 4 minutes. Turn and continue grilling for 3 to 4 more minutes for medium rare burgers.
• Top each burger with a slice of cheddar.
• Butter both sides of buns and grill over direct medium heat until lightly toasted.
• Serve burgers on rolls with desired toppings.

SUGAR FREE BAKED RICOTTA CUSTARD (SOUTH BEACH DIET FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Mix ricotta and cream cheese until creamy.
• Add sugar substitute, eggs, half-and-half, and vanilla.
• Beat until well blended.
• Transfer into ramekins.
• Place into larger baking dish and add hot water to depth of 1 inch.
• Bake until set (approx 45 mins).
• Remove and cool.
• Serve chiled or at room temperature.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.