Wendy's Baconator (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 30 minutes👥 1 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
Wendy's Baconator (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
1050
Protein
62g
Carbs
45g
Fiber
2g

Health Benefits

Gut Health3/10
Anti-Inflammatory8/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •- 1 pound ground beef (80/20), divided into two 1/2-pound portions
  • •- 6 strips bacon
  • •- 2 slices American cheese
  • •- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • •- 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • •- 1 premium hamburger bun
  • •- 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • •- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • •- 2 thin slices white onion
  • •- 2 slices dill pickles

Instructions

  1. 11. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Set aside on paper towels.
  2. 22. Divide beef into two equal portions. Form into square patties slightly larger than the bun.
  3. 33. Make thumb indentation in center of each patty.
  4. 44. Season patties with salt and pepper just before cooking.
  5. 55. Heat griddle or cast-iron pan to high heat.
  6. 66. Toast bun halves face-down on griddle until golden.
  7. 77. Cook first patty 3-4 minutes per side for medium.
  8. 88. Top with cheese and second patty. Cook 3-4 minutes more.
  9. 99. Assembly (bottom to top):
  10. 10- Bottom bun
  11. 11- Mayonnaise
  12. 12- Ketchup
  13. 13- First patty with cheese
  14. 14- 3 bacon strips (criss-crossed)
  15. 15- Second patty
  16. 16- 3 bacon strips (criss-crossed)
  17. 17- Onion slices
  18. 18- Pickles
  19. 19- Top bun