Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially
for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF). Kids with CF often need to
consume additional calories to help them meet their nutritional
needs.
This is a quick and easy high-calorie meal for your next
barbecue.
Prep time:
25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. ground beef
- 2 oz. ground sausage
- 1 tbsp. onion, chopped
- 2 slices (2 oz.) cheddar cheese
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 hamburger bun
Directions:
- Prepare grill.
- Combine first three ingredients in a bowl.
- Form one patty about 1 inch thick.
- Grill patty about 5 inches from coals, about 6 minutes per
side, until cooked throughout.
- Top cooked patty with cheddar cheese about 30 seconds before
removing from the grill.
- Put bacon on top of the burger.
- Place the bacon cheeseburger into a hamburger bun.
Serves:
1
Serving size:
1 burger patty
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
902 calories
66 g fat
52 g protein
1703 mg sodium
485 mg calcium
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on the ingredient
brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
Serve with
Coleslaw
and
Baked Beans
. Be sure to add your favorite condiments, such as mayonnaise,
ketchup, mustard, or barbecue sauce to provide additional taste and
calories.
Reviewed by:
Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: July 2003
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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