Wendy's Baconator
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
1317 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Wendy's Baconator
Description
The Wendy's Baconator recipe includes two pounds of ground chuck divided into eight square-shaped patties, seasoned simply with salt. Baking the bacon on a wire rack produces evenly crisp slices that contribute a smoky, crunchy contrast to the juicy burgers. The burgers are grilled or cooked in a skillet to achieve a browned exterior. Toasted hamburger buns are spread lightly with butter before assembly. The burger is built by layering ketchup and mayonnaise on the top bun, followed by bacon, cheese, a burger patty, more bacon, another cheese slice, and a second burger patty, finished with the bottom bun. This stacking order ensures each bite balances beef, cheese, bacon, and condiments evenly.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 lices American cheese
- 12 lices Bacon
- 4 Hamburger Bun
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
Bacon
- Place bacon on a baking sheet that has a wire rack on it. Bake at 425 degrees for about 12 to 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
Burgers
- Divide into 8 portions. Gently shape each piece into squares. Grill burgers on either on a stainless grill, or cook them in a stainless steel skillet. Season burgers with salt as you cook them
Buns
- Spread a little butter on the buns and toast them on the stainless steel griddle or toast under a broiler.
Building the burger
- Place in the following order: Top bun MayonnaiseKetchupBaconCheese Burger Patty Bacon CheeseBurger Patty Cheese Bottom Bun
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1317kcal | 66% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 63g | 126% |
| Fat | 104g | 160% |
| Saturated Fat | 40g | 200% |
| Trans Fat | 4g | 200% |
| Cholesterol | 273mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 2663mg | 111% |
| Potassium | 931mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 706IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 781mg | 78% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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