Yasss, it is that time again. It is National Cheeseburger Day, and on a Thursday (when it feels like we are so close to the weekend, yet so far away) sometimes all we need for dinner is a little comfort food. However, while the urge to dip into a trough of fries and a huge, juicy cheeseburger is real, you probably know it’s not the absolute best for you. This is especially the case if you know you have big plans for the weekend which might lead to a couple of “less healthy” choices.
That being said, that is no reason not to treat yourself to a healthier option of the American classic. From casseroles to cupcakes, it seems like the cheeseburger comes in many forms, and all of them are perfectly good to indulge in. Make sure to eat your salad. though!
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1. Skinny Cheeseburger Casserole via Skinny Mom
Per cup of this comforting recipe, you get huge taste for only 250 calories! A must-try! You might even want to pop it in the slow cooker in the morning so you can return home to a steaming portion of this for dinner. Yumm.
2. Ranch Turkey Burger via laalooosh
Alright, this turkey burger recipe is a loose spin on a “cheeseburger”, but the ranch could definitely be a better substitute for cheese with all the funky goodness.
3. Healthy Cheeseburger Quesadilla Recipe via Gwen’s Nest
A lot of a cheeseburger’s calories come from the bread. Transforming it into a quesadilla is a great way to lower the carb content and bring out the ingredient’s natural flavors. Try lettuce wraps to be even healthier.
Lettuce wraps too messy for you? Try a cheeseburger salad! It is essentially just a salad with protein on top. Sprinkle some cheese and tomatoes and your taste buds might just be satisfied.
5. Cheeseburger Cupcakes via Emily Bites
This is a perfect recipe if it’s sometimes hard for you to keep to your portion sizes. (Don’t worry, we’ve all been there.) Set aside a couple as a perfect side for dinner.
6. Portobello Mushroom Cashew Cheese Burgers via This Rawsome Vegan Life
If you’re vegan (or vegetarian), this recipe is just a DREAM! The mushroom caps and cashew cheese make for the richest combination ever.
This picture speaks for itself. Plus, feta on burgers is the stuff of Gods. Everyone knows this.
8. Sweet Potato Black Bean Veggie Burgers via fitsugar
Finally, here’s another healthy, veggie-friendly recipe that is quite easy to make and will only set you back about 400 calories! Quadruple win.
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How do you like your cheeseburgers?
You clearly haven’t seen my turbutkle bites!!! 😉
I take my burgers with extra bun, extra mustard, extra cheese, and HOLD the meat:)