Whole30 Cheese and Bacon Burger

Satisfy your burger cravings while staying on track with this mouthwatering Whole30 Cheese and Bacon Burger! This guilt-free, paleo-friendly recipe swaps traditional cheese for a creamy, flavor-packed cashew cheese sauce made with soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and a hint of smoky paprika. Juicy ground beef patties, seasoned to perfection, are paired with crispy bacon and fresh toppings like sliced tomato and red onion, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a low-carb delight. Ready in just 35 minutes, this burger is the perfect combination of indulgence and clean eating, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with protein and free from gluten, dairy, and grains, it’s a Whole30-compliant treat the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 large lettuce leaves
• 1 medium, sliced tomato
• 0.5 small, sliced red onion

Directions

Step 1

Start by soaking the cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes, then drain.

Step 2

In a blender, combine soaked cashews, 1/2 cup water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth and creamy to make the cashew cheese sauce.

Step 3

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into four equal portions and shape into patties.

Step 5

In the same skillet used for the bacon, cook the beef patties over medium-high heat, about 3-4 minutes per side, until they reach the desired doneness.

Step 6

To assemble the burgers, place a lettuce leaf on a plate, top with a beef patty, a spoonful of cashew cheese sauce, a slice of tomato, crispy bacon, and slices of red onion.

Step 7

Use another lettuce leaf to top the burger and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(969.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1913.0

Total Fat 141.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 352.8mg	0%
Sodium 4379.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 20.1g
Protein 116.9g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 143.8mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 2626.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.9%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 12.5%