Baconator Recipe

Name: Baconator
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 burgers
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); Salt and black pepper to taste; 8 slices bacon; 4 slices American cheese; 2 sesame seed burger buns; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 4 slices tomato; 4 leaves lettuce

American · Main course · 30 min total

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A copycat Wendy's Baconator featuring two beef patties, layers of crispy bacon, melted American cheese, and condiments on a soft bun.

15
min prep

15
min cook

2
servings

950
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
Salt and black pepper to taste
8 slices bacon
4 slices American cheese
2 sesame seed burger buns
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 slices tomato
4 leaves lettuce

Instructions

Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into thin patties slightly larger than the buns. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; drain excess fat, leaving 1 tablespoon in the pan.
Increase heat to medium-high. Cook patties in the bacon fat for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness. In the last minute, top each patty with a slice of cheese and cover to melt.
Toast buns in the skillet or oven until lightly golden.
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun and ketchup on the top bun.
Assemble: bottom bun, lettuce, 2 tomato slices, one cheese-topped patty, 4 bacon slices, second cheese-topped patty, top bun. Repeat for second burger.
Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra crispiness, cook bacon in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
If you prefer a thicker patty, use 6 oz per patty and adjust cooking time.
Store leftover cooked patties and bacon separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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