Wendy’s Baconator

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground chuck
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 slices American cheese
• 12 slices Bacon
• 4 hamburger buns
• 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 bunMayonnaiseKetchupBaconCheeseBurger PattyBaconCheeseBurger PattyCheeseBottom Bun