Weight Watchers Cheeseburger Bombs Recipe
These Weight Watchers Cheeseburger Bombs combine juicy lean ground beef, melted reduced-fat cheddar, tangy pickles, and classic burger seasonings inside soft Greek yogurt dough. They offer a fun, portion-controlled alternative to traditional cheeseburgers. With lean protein and carefully measured ingredients, they can be incorporated into a WW meal plan. Serve them with fresh vegetables or a crisp salad for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
For the filling:
- 1 lb 96% lean ground beef
- ½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sugar ketchup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
For the egg wash:
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 7–9 minutes. Cook the beef to 160°F and drain excess liquid.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Allow the beef to cool, then mix in the mustard, ketchup, pickles, and reduced-fat cheddar.
- Combine the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt in a bowl. Knead gently until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into eight equal portions.
- Flatten each portion into a circle and add an equal amount of filling to the center.
- Fold the edges over the filling and pinch firmly to seal. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Whisk the egg white with water and brush lightly over each bomb.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and fully cooked.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.