Grilling season is upon us and what better way to celebrate that than throwing down a big juicy patty and enjoying a burger! Everything from keto waffle buns to banh mi burgers, we’ve compiled a list of not only the best keto burger toppings but also our favorite burger combinations that'll make your tastebuds and waistline happy all summer long!
Step 1: Pick Your Buns
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Keto Flatbread Buns: 1.4g net carbs (Shop Keto Flatbread Bread Mix now)
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Waffle Buns: 2g net carbs (Shop Keto Pancake & Waffle Now)
Step 2: Add Cheese
- Cheddar (1 oz slice): .9g net carbs
- Feta (1 Tbsp): .4g net carbs
- American (1 oz slice): 2g net carbs
- Pepper Jack (1 oz slice): .4g net carbs
- Goat Cheese (1 oz): 0.2g net carbs
- Blue cheese (1 oz): .7g net carbs
- Brie Cheese (1 oz): .1g net carbs
- Swiss Cheese (1 oz pre-sliced): .3g net carbs
- Mozzarella (1 oz): .6g net carbs
Step 3: Add Extra Protein:
- Bacon (per slice): .1g net carbs
- Canadian Bacon (2 slices): .2g net carbs
- Fried egg (1 large egg): .5g net carbs
- Prosciutto (2 slices): 0g net carbs
- Salami (per slice): .1g net carbs
- Keto-friendly Chili: (varies based on the recipe)
Step 4: Top With Keto Fruits and Vegetables
- Mushrooms (1 medium): .3g net carbs
- Onions: white, purple and yellow (1 Tbsp): .8g net carbs (Get Our Keto-Friendly Pickled Onion Recipe)
- Shredded Cabbage (1 Tbsp, shredded): .2g net carbs
- Spinach (1/4 cup): .1g net carbs
- Dill Pickles (1 spear): .1g net carbs
- Eggplant (per slice, cooked): 1.6g net carbs
- Jalapeños (pickled, cooked or raw): .1g net carbs (Get Our Pickled Jalapeño recipe)
- Green Leaf Lettuce: .4g net carbs per inner slice
- Roasted Red Peppers (per strip): .4 per strip
- Tomato (1/8 thin slice): .6g net carbs
- Avocado (1/4 of fruit): .5 net carbs per slice
- Carrots (1/4 cup grated): 1.8g net carbs
- Caramelized Onions (1/4 cup): 4.0g net carbs
- Olives (1 Tbsp, green, black or purple): <.1g net carbs
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes (3 slices): 2.6g net carbs
- Cucumber (Tbsp): .2g net carbs
- Radish (1 medium radish): .1g net carbs
- Roasted Garlic (1 tsp): 1.8g net carbs
Step 5: Drizzle With Keto Condiments or Sauces
- Mustard (1 tsp): .1g net carb
- Ketchup (1 tsp): 1.3g net carbs
- Tzatziki (1 Tbsp): .6g net carbs
- Guacamole: varies on the recipe
- Pico De Gallo (1 Tbsp): 1.8g net carbs
- BBQ Sauce (1 Tbsp): 7g net carbs
- Coleslaw (1/4 of recipe): 3.75g net carbs (get our keto-friendly coleslaw recipe)
- Peanut butter (1 Tbsp): 2g net carb
- Ranch Dressing (1 Tbsp): .55g net carbs
- Mayo (1 Tbsp): .1g net carbs
- Sriracha Mayo (1 Tbsp): 1.1g net carbs (if made with 1 tsp of Sriracha)
- Garlic Aioli (1 Tbsp): .1g net carbs
- Chipotle Mayo ( 1 Tbsp): .1g net carbs
Finish With Herbs/Spices:
- Cilantro (1 Tbsp): .1g net carbs
- Parsley (1 Tbsp): .1g net carbs
- Basil (1 leaf): 0g net carbs
- Salt (1 Tbsp): 0g net carbs
- Pepper (1 Tbsp): 0g net carbs
Our Favorite Burger Combination Options:
Whether you want to make your burger spicy, sweet, loaded, or stick to the classics, we've got the keto burger topping combination for you. Best part? You don't shave to skip the bun this year. Our Keto Flatbread Bread Mix will give you the bun you remember with just 2 additional ingredients!
- The Classic: keto burger bun, cheddar cheese, bacon, red onion, lettuce, tomatoes
- Breakfast Burger: keto waffle bun, a fried egg, cheese, avocado, bacon
- Banh Mi Burger: keto burger bun, sriracha mayo, pickled carrots and cucumbers, cilantro, jalapenos
- Make it Spicy Burger: keto burger bun, onions, jalapenos, radish, avocado, pepper jack cheese, cilantro
- Fully Loaded Burger: keto burger bun, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, bbq sauce, ranch
- Greek Burger: keto burger bun, feta, cucumber, tzatziki, roasted red peppers, and chopped olives
Total Net Carbs: 3.1g net carbs
