Copycat Burger King Whopper

My fast food dining days are pretty much behind me. Oh I might stop and grab something every once-in-a-while, specially if I’m traveling. I still crave some of my fast food favorites, but now I’m more a make-it-at-home kinda guy. So that’s how we ended up here, with a copycat of my favorite chain burger, the Burger King Whopper (although truth be told, McDonald’s Quarter Pounder and BigMac are close behind on the list!).

Copycat Burger King Whopper

Grill ‘Em For That Char-Broiled Goodness

I like to cook my copycat Burger King Whopper on a flat top griddle on my grill. I get the griddle hot, screaming hot, first. That gives me that little char, that little crunch around the edges. And of course cooking on the grill gives you that char-grilled flavor just like at the restaurant! I could eat these burgers all day long. They’re easy and fantastic.

If you don’t have a grill cook the burgers in a hot skillet!

Also try my copycat of McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese.

Copycat Burger King Whopper
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Copycat Burger King Whopper

I like to cook my copycat Burger King Whoppers on a flat top griddle on my grill. I get the griddle hot, screaming hot, first. That gives me that little char, that little crunch around the edges. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, copycat
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 640kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 hamburger buns sesame-seed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt I prefer a little more
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper I prefer a little more
  • 4 slices American cheese optional
  • 12 dill pickle chips divided
  • 2 slices white onion separated into 8 rings, divided
  • 2 small tomatoes cut into 8 slices, divided
  • 4 teaspoon ketchup divided (just eyeball it)
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce chopped, divided
  • 8 teaspoons mayonnaise divided (just eyeball it)

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet, grill pan or flat top griddle over high heat.
  • Brush butter on buns and toast until lightly browned.
  • Season the meat with salt and pepper and form into thin patties. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, not flipping until you get a nice crust.
  • To assemble the burgers, place the patties on the bun bottoms.
  • Add the pickle, onion and tomato slices.
  • Add a good squirt of ketchup.
  • Add the shredded lettuce. Spread mayonnaise on bun top and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 4957mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1638IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 521mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.