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Crispy Lean Cheeseburger Loaf

crispy lean cheeseburger loaf
Ingredients:
  • (3/4 lb.) lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • (1/2 cup) sweet onion, chopped
  • (1 small) green pepper, chopped
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (2 Tbsp.) all-purpose flour
  • (2 Tbsp.) Dijon mustard
  • (1 Tbsp.) ketchup
  • (11 oz.) refrigerated crusty French loaf dough
  • (4 slices) reduced-fat processed American cheese product
  • (1) egg white, lightly beaten
  • (3 Tbsp.) shredded Parmesan cheese
Servings
6
Lunch

Crispy Lean Cheeseburger Loaf

Lean ground beef sauteed with sweet onions, rolled in dough with cheese and baked until golden brown.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 30 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onion and green pepper. Cook until meat is browned, add garlic, cook another minute. Add flour, mustard and ketchup, stir to combine.

  3. 3Form dough into a 14x12 in. rectangle. Place meat lengthwise down the center, place cheese slices over top. Fold over long sides, pinch and place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4Top with brushed egg white and Parmesan cheese. Cut several slits diagonally in the top and bake 25-30 minutes. Slice and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of loaf

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 277
  • Total Fat 7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 30 g
  • Protein 21 g
  • Cholesterol 33 mg
  • Sodium 697 mg
  • Fiber 1 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Lunch

Recipe Subcategory: Miscellaneous

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Red Meat, Eggs, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.