High-Protein Cheeseburger English Muffins
Beef patties on grilled low-carb English muffins — ready in 25 minutes
This high-protein cheeseburger English muffins recipe cooks beef patties, tops them with cheese and bacon, then stacks them on grilled low-carb English muffins with lettuce and tomato, like the plate. Each burger has 32 g of protein and 4 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no regular buns.
Why you’ll love these burgers
- 32g protein per burger
- 4g net carbs
- Beef and cheese
- Ready in about 25 minutes
- Grilled muffins
- Bacon
Health notes
- Protein: Beef patties and cheese.
- Low carb: Low-carb English muffins. No regular buns or sugar.
- Sugar-free: No added sweetener.
- Keto-friendly: Each burger stays around 4g net carbs if the muffins are low-carb.
Key element — use low-carb muffins
Regular English muffins are not in the 4g number. Use a low-carb version so the macros hold, like the plate.
Ingredients
Burgers (2 servings)
- 2 low-carb English muffins, split
- 8 oz ground beef
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 slices bacon, cooked
- 2 slices tomato
- Lettuce leaves
- 1 tsp oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Swaps
- Regular English muffins or a sugar sauce: Not in the 4g number.
- Turkey patties: Same amount. Protein stays high.
- Extra tomato: Carbs rise. Measure it.
- No bacon: Calories drop a little.
Instructions
| 1 | Patties. Form the ground beef into 2 patties. Season with salt and pepper. |
| 2 | Cook. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through. Add the cheese in the last minute. |
| 3 | Grill. Toast the low-carb English muffin halves until golden, like the plate. |
| 4 | Assemble. Layer lettuce, the cheeseburger patty, bacon, and tomato on each muffin. This batch makes 2 burgers. |
Pro tips
- Use low-carb English muffins. Regular muffins are not in these numbers.
- Do not press the patties while cooking. Pressing squeezes out the juices.
- Toast the muffins until golden so they stay crisp.
- Measure the tomato. Extra raises the carbs.
- Macros are per burger, 2 from this batch.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per burger |
|---|---|
| Calories | 380 |
| Protein | 32g |
| Net carbohydrates | 4g |
| Total carbohydrates | 6g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Total fat | 24g |
| Sodium | 620mg |
Estimates based on ground beef, low-carb English muffins, cheese, and bacon, divided into 2 burgers. Regular English muffins and a sugar sauce are not included.
Variations
Turkey patties
Same amount. Protein stays high.
No bacon
Skip it. Calories drop a little.
Extra cheese
Add another slice. Calories rise a little.
Spicy
Add a pinch of cayenne to the patties.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 2 days | Store components separately |
| Reheat | 1 min | Skillet for the patties |
| Freezer | Up to 1 month | Freeze the cooked patties |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about these cheeseburger English muffins
1. Protein per burger?
2. Net carbs per burger?
3. What keeps the carbs at 4g?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 4g number?
