Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger with Chaffle Buns (Print version)
Low carb bacon cheeseburgers with crispy cheddar chaffle buns, juicy patties, crisp bacon, and classic toppings, ready in about 30 minutes.
# Ingredients:
Chaffle buns
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3 large eggs
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1 cup (110 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup (25 g) almond flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
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Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Burgers
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1 lb (450 g) 80/20 ground beef
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
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6 slices thick-cut bacon
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3 slices cheddar cheese
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6 lettuce leaves (romaine or iceberg)
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3 tomato slices
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Thinly sliced red onion
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Dill pickle slices
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Sugar-free ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise for serving
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, shredded cheddar, almond flour, baking powder, and garlic powder until a thick batter forms.
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Preheat a mini waffle maker and grease it lightly. Pour a scant 1/4 cup of batter into the center and spread gently. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until steam stops and the chaffle is golden and crisp. Repeat to make 6 chaffles total.
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Lay the bacon in a cold skillet and turn the heat to medium. Cook slowly until fully crisp, flipping as needed. Drain on paper towels.
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Gently mix the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Divide into 3 equal portions and pat into 1/2-inch thick patties. Season the outside with a pinch more salt and pepper.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill to medium-high. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Add the cheddar slices in the last minute and cover briefly to melt.
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Place a patty on one chaffle. Top with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and sugar-free condiments. Cap with a second chaffle and press gently. Serve immediately while warm.
# Good to know:
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Chaffles are best eaten fresh but reheat well in a toaster or air fryer.
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Let cooked patties rest for 2 minutes so the juices settle before assembling.