Prosciutto Bocconcini Stuffed Low Carb Burgers

Low Carb Burgers stuffed with Prosciutto and Bocconcini?! These burgers are WHERE IT’S AT!

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Right?! Just the name does me in. These epic low carb burgers are definitely on the ridiculous side with their perfect flavour / texture / appearance profile. I mean come on, melty cheese enveloped in salty prosciutto, hidden away like a little treasure inside a giant beef patty? Ridiculous.

These Prosciutto Bocconcini Stuffed Low Carb Burgers are excellent for when you have company for dinner! I buy brioche buns for my friends and either eat these beauties by themselves, or if I’m feeling especially hungry, I’ll make a 90 Second Keto Bread.

Was it love at first sight? It was love at first thought for me and grew into a tad of an obsession at first taste. You’ll have to let me know what you think when you make them!

Why it works

1. It truly feels like finding treasure with each bite. The prosciutto hugs the bocconcini until you sink your teeth into this beauty, drawing the cheese out in a long string of melty, cheesy goodness.
2. They are fancy, yet very easy to create, making these burgers a perfect dish for when you have company over.
3. Fresh basil, salty prosciutto, melty cheese and tangy barbecue sauce combine to make a flavour and texture explosion that will win over any heart.

Ingredients

This is what you will need to make these Prosciutto Bocconcini Stuffed Low Carb Burgers:

• ground beef
• onion
• garlic
• dried basil
• sea salt
• black pepper
• low carb barbecue sauce
• egg
• almond flour
• bocconcini
• prosciutto

Low Carb Barbecue Sauce – I searched far and wide for a store bought bbq sauce, without luck, until I finally just made my own! You see, I’m super picky when it comes to the stuff, so why not create exactly what I want?! Already have a low carb bbq sauce you love? Sweet, use it in this recipe!

Toppings & Bun Options

• 90 Second Keto Bread or
• Low Carb Onion Buns
• mayonnaise
• low carb barbecue sauce
• freshly chopped basil

How to make low carb burgers

Start by heating the oven to 375° and lining a baking sheet with a non stick baking mat or parchment paper.

Mince the garlic and onion and add to a medium bowl with the dried basil, black pepper and salt. Mix well then stir in the egg and low carb bbq sauce. Knead in the ground beef, then fold in the almond flour. Divide the burgers into 8 balls; should be just over 1/4 cup each portion. Flatten 4 of them thinly on the baking sheet.

Using the palm of your hand or a chef knife, flatten each of the 4 bocconcini balls. Wrap each bocconcini with two slices of prosciutto, then place each in the center of the 4 flattened patties. Pull the edges of the patties up along the sides of the prosciutto balls. Take the 4 remaining balls and form thin patties in your hand. Cover each prosciutto ball with each extra patty. Pinch the edges of both patties together to join them securely, then smooth them round again.

Once all four patties have been formed, spread evenly on the baking sheet and brush 1/2 tbsp low carb bbq sauce evenly over each patty. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°. Brush an additional 1/2 tbsp bbq sauce over each burger then turn oven to broil, just until the bbq sauce has caramelized, about a minute or two.

Serve hot with fresh shredded basil or on a 90 Second Keto Bread or Low Carb Onion Bun with mayo, low carb bbq sauce and fresh shredded basil.

Watch it all go down!

Expert Tips

Here are a few tips and tricks for making these Prosciutto Bocconcini Stuffed Low Carb Burgers.

• Prosciutto… buy it fresh from the deli counter! You can ask for the exact thickness you like and ask them to lay the prosciutto flat with papers in between to avoid a sticky-rolled-up ball of sad prosciutto.
• Make sure you buy the correct bocconcini. There are usually a few sizes: mini mini, cocktail, medallion, and the regular bocconcini. In this recipe you’ll need the regular size which comes with four balls of fresh mozzarella.
• Get your basil no more than two days before you plan on making this dish. Basil turns brown quickly so buy it fresh!

What sides go with these Low Carb Burgers?

There are a lot of delicious sides that would pair great with these Low Carb Burgers! Here is a list of my favourites:

• Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Cheddar and Kale
• Avocado Fries with Chipotle Mayo
• Caesar Salad with Kale and Cheese Crisps
• Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds
• Mama Bear’s Garden Salad

Here are some other recipes you might like:

Low Carb Cabbage Lasagna

Crispy Keto Chicken Burger

Low Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs with Zoodles

Crunchy Low Carb Baked Chicken Tenders

Keto Shepherd’d Pie

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