Copycat Burger King Whopper
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
526 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Copycat Burger King Whopper
Description
The burger patties are made from seasoned ground chuck, gently formed with a small dimple in the center to prevent puffing during cooking, then grilled or pan-cooked to develop a browned exterior. Toasted buns are buttered and warmed in a skillet to add flavor and texture contrast. The burger is assembled with layers of fresh dill pickle slices, onion rings, tomato slices, and crisp lettuce. Ketchup is added sparingly on the meat, while mayonnaise is spread on the top bun to complement the layers.
Though designed as a straightforward copy of the Whopper, the recipe allows customization with additional toppings like cheese, bacon, or jalapeños to suit personal preferences. The use of a grill or a cast-iron skillet with liquid smoke can replicate the characteristic flame-grilled taste.
This homemade burger is suited for casual meals and offers control over ingredients compared to the fast-food original. It allows for straightforward assembly and cooking techniques accessible to home cooks.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided use, plus extra
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- butter
- 4 hamburger buns sesame seed
- 16 dill pickles sliced
- 1/2 white onion sliced into rings
- 12 tomato slices
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- lettuce
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Season the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the pepper, and form the meat into patties.
- Butter the cut side of the hamburger buns and toast them in a skillet until lightly browned. Set aside.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side. While cooking, add a dash of salt to the burger.
- Build the burger by placing the meat on the bottom bun followed by 3 or 4 dill pickle slices, 3 or 4 onion slices, and 2 to 3 tomato slices. Squirt a small amount of ketchup onto the burger and add lettuce. Then spread mayonnaise onto the top bun and place it onto the burger.
Notes
- Press a dimple into the center of raw patties to prevent puffing during cooking.
- If a grill is unavailable, use a cast-iron skillet with a few drops of liquid smoke for a flame-grilled flavor.
- Customize the burger by adding cheese, bacon, or jalapeños according to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 988mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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