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Bacon-Cheese Burgers with Orange Salsa (recipes)


Bacon-Cheese Burger with Orange Salsa

Yield: Makes 4 servings



Ingredients:



2large oranges, peeled, pith removed and diced

1jalapeño pepper,* seeded and finely chopped

1large shallot, peeled and finely chopped

1tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

1teaspoon cider vinegar

1teaspoon honey

1/4teaspoon salt

4slices bacon

1pound ground beef round

1/2cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese









Preparation:





1.For orange salsa, combine oranges, jalapeño, shallot, cilantro, cider vinegar, honey and salt in medium bowl. Stir until well blended; set aside.2.Cook bacon in large skillet until very crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble or chop into small pieces. Discard all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet. 3.Combine bacon, beef and cheese in bowl; stir gently until just mixed. Shape into 4 patties. Cook in bacon drippings remaining in skillet about 5 minutes per side or until well browned and no longer pink in center. Serve with orange salsa.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1 burger with 1/2 cup salsa







Fiber

2 g







Carbohydrate

10 g







Cholesterol

86 mg







Saturated Fat

6 g







Total Fat

13 g







Calories from Fat

42 %







Calories

285







Protein

31 g







Sodium

389 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

4







Fruit

1