Carnivore Grilled Cheese Burger Recipe
🔹 Ingredients (1 Serving):
Grilled Cheese “Buns”:
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2 slices (about 1 oz each) cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese
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2 eggs
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1 tbsp butter or beef tallow (for frying)
Burger Patty:
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6 oz ground beef (80/20 is ideal for fat content)
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Salt to taste
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Optional: 1/2 tsp onion powder (skip if strict carnivore)
Extras (Optional):
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2 slices crispy bacon
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1 slice cheese (for topping the burger)
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1 fried egg
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Small dollop of mustard or bone marrow butter
🔹 Instructions:
✅ Step 1: Make the Cheese “Buns”
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Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a bit of butter or tallow.
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Pour half the eggs into the pan, spreading them out thinly like a crepe.
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Add 1 cheese slice on top while it cooks.
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Once set and slightly crispy around edges (~2 min), fold or flip into a square shape. Set aside.
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Repeat with the rest of the egg and cheese for the second “bun.”
🔁 Pro Tip: You can also make a chaffle-style cheese bun (egg + cheese in a mini waffle maker).
✅ Step 2: Cook the Burger Patty
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Form your ground beef into a thick patty.
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Season with salt (and optional onion powder).
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Grill or sear in a skillet for 3–4 minutes per side (or to your preferred doneness).
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Optional: Add a cheese slice on top in the last 30 seconds to melt.
✅ Step 3: Assemble
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Lay down one cheese-egg “bun.”
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Add the burger patty, bacon, and fried egg (if using).
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Add your top cheese bun.
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Slice in half and devour while hot.
🧮 Approximate Macros (Full Burger w/ bacon & egg):
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Calories: ~950 kcal
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Protein: ~65g
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Fat: ~75g
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Carbs: <2g (negligible, all from cheese and eggs)
🔥 Variations:
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Swap ground beef for ground lamb, bison, or pork.
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Use halloumi or paneer as the cheese “bun” for a different texture.
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Top with liver pâté or bone marrow for extra nutrients.
Would you like me to pair this with a carnivore-friendly side or turn it into a meal prep plan?