Juicy Pickle Stuffed Cheeseburger made with lean ground beef, cheese stick, bacon, and a tangy homemade sauce. Low carb, keto-friendly, high protein, and diabetic-friendly with nutrition facts included.
If you love cheeseburgers but want to skip the bun and carbs, this Pickle Stuffed Cheeseburger is about to become your new obsession 🤤🥒🔥
Juicy lean ground beef wrapped around a crunchy pickle spear and melty cheese stick, then sealed with crispy bacon and air fried to perfection — it’s salty, cheesy, tangy, and insanely satisfying. The best part? It’s low carb, keto-friendly, high in protein, and perfect for anyone managing blood sugar or focusing on weight loss.
Pair it with a simple homemade burger sauce made from Greek yogurt, sugar-free ketchup, and dill relish for that classic burger taste without the carb crash.
Whether you’re eating low-carb, diabetic-friendly, or just want a fun bunless burger idea, this recipe delivers big flavor with simple ingredients.
🥒 1. Classic Pickle Stuffed Cheeseburger
What You Need:
- 1 pickle spear, halved lengthwise
- 1 mozzarella cheese stick
- 1/3 lb (150g) 90/10 lean ground beef
- 2 slices bacon
Sauce:
2 tbsp Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp sugar-free ketchup + 1 tbsp dill relish
Instructions:
- Coat pickle and cheese stick completely with ground beef.
- Wrap tightly with bacon.
- Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with sauce.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx.)
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 48g
- Fat: 35g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Net Carbs: 5g
✅ Low carb & high protein.
🥓 2. Keto Bacon Lover Version (Extra Cheese)
Add:
- 1 tbsp cream cheese inside with mozzarella
Instructions: Same as above.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx.)
- Calories: 590
- Protein: 50g
- Fat: 42g
- Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 4g
🔥 Higher fat, perfect for strict keto.
🌶 3. Spicy Jalapeño Pickle Burger
Add:
- 4–5 jalapeño slices inside
- Pepper jack cheese stick instead of mozzarella
- Sprinkle of chili flakes on beef
🥗 Nutrition (Approx.)
- Calories: 525
- Protein: 47g
- Fat: 36g
- Carbs: 7g
- Net Carbs: 6g
🌶 Bold flavor with minimal carb increase.
🥬 4. Lean & Light High-Protein Version
Swap:
- Use turkey bacon
- Use 93% lean ground beef
- Use fat-free mozzarella stick
- Sauce with Greek yogurt (no mayo)
🥗 Nutrition (Approx.)
- Calories: 430
- Protein: 52g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 5g
💪 Lower fat, higher protein — great for weight loss phases.
