Sandwiches

Homemade Big Mac -Fresh & Healthier

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Make your favorite fast-food meal for fewer calories in the comfort of your home.

1
Big Mac for One:
burger:
1/4 pound extra lean ground beef
salt and pepper
olive oil
2 slices 2% American cheese
1 + 1/2 light whole wheat sesame seed buns (2 bottoms, 1 top)
1 teaspoon onion, finely diced
1/2 cup lettuce, cut in thin shreds
dill pickles
*sauce:
1/8 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon low-fat French dressing
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
3/4 teaspoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
dash of salt
Big Macs for four:
burgers:
1 pound extra lean ground beef
salt and pepper
olive oil
8 slices 2% American cheese
6 whole wheat light sesame seed buns
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
2 cups lettuce, cut in thin shreds
dill pickles
*sauce:
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
4 tablespoons low-fat French dressing
4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
3 teaspoons minced onion
1 teaspoon white vinegar
couple dashes of salt
Form the ground beef into two thin patties. Season with salt and pepper. Grease a skillet with olive oil and cook patties over medium heat about 2 minutes on each side. Add a slice of cheese to each patty and melt. Remove from heat. To assemble burger slather half the sauce over one of the bottom buns, sprinkle with half the onion, top with lettuce, a burger patty, pickles then another bottom bun; repeat and finish with the top bun.
Nutritions

Calories
2743

Sodium
6108mg
254% DV

Fat
100g
154% DV

Protein
81g
162% DV

Carbs
206g
70% DV

Fiber
40g
161% DV