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Crispy Bacon Cheeseburger Cheddar Cabbage Cups Delight

Enjoy these crispy bacon cheeseburger cheddar cabbage cups—a low-carb twist on a classic favorite, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage Cups
  • 1 medium green cabbage about 12 large leaves
  • 1 spray cooking spray for greasing muffin tin
For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef provides juicy foundation
  • 8 slices beef bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauces and Toppings
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pickle juice
  • 12 slices dill pickle for topping

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • large pot
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. Remove 12 large outer leaves from the cabbage. Trim the thick center ribs without tearing the leaves.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer the blanched cabbage leaves to a bowl of cold water. Drain and pat dry.
  5. Press the dried cabbage leaves into the muffin cups, overlapping smaller leaves if necessary.
  6. Brush the insides of the cabbage cups with olive oil and bake for about 10 minutes.
  7. Cook the chopped beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
  8. Pour excess bacon grease from the skillet and brown the ground beef for 5 minutes.
  9. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes, then stir in garlic and remaining seasonings.
  10. Remove the cabbage cups from the oven and fill each cup with the ground beef mixture.
  11. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for another 8-10 minutes until melted.
  12. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice in a bowl to make sauce.
  13. Top each cup with crispy bacon and a slice of dill pickle, drizzle with sauce, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite toppings like pickled jalapeños or avocado for extra flair.

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