CopyCat 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

Directions

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 the ground chuck 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
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Bacon
Cheese
Burger Patty
Bacon
Cheese
Burger Patty
Cheese
Bottom Bun