Wendy's Inspired25 min61% less sugarWendy's Lightened-Up Baconator Stack
Two juicy grilled beef patties stacked with real bacon and melted cheese — same over-the-top stack, less grease.
Healthier swap for Wendy's Baconator
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Nutrition facts
Per serving — 2 servings total
- Calories
- 567 kcal
- Protein
- 46g protein
- Carbs
- 25g carbs
- Fat
- 31g fat
- Sugar
- 4g sugar
- Sodium
- 988mg sodium
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- 400g
- 6 slices
- 4 slices
- 2
- 15g
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Ingredients
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- 400g
- 6 slices
- 4 slices
- 2
- 15g
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Steps
- 1Cook bacon in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until deeply crisp, then drain on paper towel.
- 2Season patties with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side until well-browned, adding cheese in the last 30 seconds per patty.
- 3Toast buns cut-side down in a dry pan for 60 seconds until golden.
- 4Stack 2 cheesy patties and 3 bacon slices per bun, finishing with a small swipe of ketchup.
Tips
- Pat bacon dry before cooking so it crisps rather than steams.
- Skip the top bun and eat open-faced for a lower-carb option.
Ingredients
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- 400g
- 6 slices
- 4 slices
- 2
- 15g
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Steps
- 1Cook bacon in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side until deeply crisp, then drain on paper towel.
- 2Season patties with salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side until well-browned, adding cheese in the last 30 seconds per patty.
- 3Toast buns cut-side down in a dry pan for 60 seconds until golden.
- 4Stack 2 cheesy patties and 3 bacon slices per bun, finishing with a small swipe of ketchup.
Tips
- Pat bacon dry before cooking so it crisps rather than steams.
- Skip the top bun and eat open-faced for a lower-carb option.
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Swap for: Wendy's Bacon & Cheese Baked Potato
A fluffy baked potato loaded with real cheese, bacon, and chives — same loaded comfort, less butter and sour cream.
Wendy's Lightened-Up Classic Chili
Swap for: Wendy's Chili (large)
A hearty, tomatoey beef-and-bean chili with all the classic comfort — leaner beef, same rich flavor.
Burger King Lightened-Up Bacon King Lettuce Wrap
Swap for: Burger King Bacon King
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