NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1 slice center cut bacon

1 medium jalapeño

0.5 tbsp Neufchatel cheese

0.5 small whole wheat slider bun

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 leaf romaine lettuce

PREPARATION

• 1

  Finely dice the jalapeño, removing the seeds and ribs for a milder flavor, and stir it into the Neufchatel cheese in a small bowl.

• 2

  Divide the lean ground beef into two equal portions and shape them into thin, round slider patties.

• 3

  Place the jalapeño-cheese mixture in the center of one patty, top with the second patty, and press the edges together firmly to seal the filling inside.

• 4

  Wrap the bacon slices tightly around the beef patty, overlapping them to ensure the patty is well-covered.

• 5

  Season both sides of the bacon-wrapped slider with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 6

  Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the slider for 5-6 minutes per side until the bacon is golden and crispy and the beef is cooked through.

• 7

  Lightly toast the whole wheat bun and assemble the slider with a fresh romaine lettuce leaf before serving.