High Protein Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburger Bites
Savor delectable High Protein Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburger Bites packed with flavor! Perfect for meal prep or gatherings – give this recipe a try today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
- 4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
- 4 egg whites
- 6 tbsp fat-free cream cheese
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, jalapeños, egg whites, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with the mixture. Add a dollop of cream cheese on top before adding more meat mixture until almost full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg