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Copycat Wendy's Dave's Single cheeseburger

Copycat Wendy's Dave's Single

A copycat of Wendy's Dave's Single - a juicy square beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a toasted bun.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound ground beef 80/20
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 2 burger buns toasted
  • 2 leaves lettuce
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 4 rings onion
  • 4 dill pickle slices
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle

Method
 

  1. Divide the beef into 2 balls, then press into thin square patties. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear on a hot griddle 2-3 minutes per side, adding cheese in the last minute to melt.
  3. Toast the buns and spread ketchup on the bottom and mayo on the top.
  4. Build with the cheeseburger patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
  5. Close and serve immediately.

Notes

Wendy's uses fresh, never-frozen square patties. Press them thin and square, and season simply with salt and pepper.