Bacon-Cheddar Burger Wellington
Bacon-Cheddar Burger Wellington wraps a juicy, seasoned beef patty and melty sharp cheddar in buttery puff pastry for a crisp, golden crust in every bite. The smoky bacon and hint of cayenne add depth and gentle heat, making it special enough for dinner parties yet fun for a cozy weekend meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon-Cheddar Burger Wellington, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the bacon in a large cold skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Pour off the bacon fat and wipe the pan, but do not clean it completely.
- 3
Form the ground beef into a patty about 1 inch thick and 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Season generously with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sear the seasoned burger on high in the skillet for 2 minutes per side. Transfer the burger to a plate and place it in the refrigerator to cool.
- 4
Remove one sheet of puff pastry from the freezer (1/2 package of Dufour Puff Pastry was used). Roll the pastry to 1/8 inch thick. Cut a 5 1/4- to 5 1/2-inch round for the bottom and a 7 1/4- to 7 1/2-inch round for the top. Set the dough on a sheet pan and freeze until firm.
- 5
Cut a small hole in the middle of the top piece to act as a vent, and lightly score the surface with the tip of a knife without cutting all the way through. Place the top piece in the refrigerator to keep cold.
- 6
Take the bottom pastry on the pan from the freezer and top it with the burger, bacon, and cheese. Beat the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush the edges with the egg wash. Place the top pastry over the fillings. As the dough warms and softens, press the top edges into the bottom edges and seal tightly. Roll the bottom edge of dough up and over the top to finish sealing. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 20 minutes.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Crimp the pastry edge with a fork, and brush the top surface with egg wash.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned, 20 to 22 minutes. Move to a cooling rack and let sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
- 9
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 710.6 kcal High 36%
- Protein 31.07 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 33.21 g 12%
- Total Fat 48.72 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 22.7 g High 114%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 205.17 mg High 68%
- Sodium 487.12 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 6.44 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 1.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 90.7 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 91.45 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 46.75 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Bacon Cheddar Burger Wellington is made with 7 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Ground Beef, and Puff Pastry Sheets. Each serving provides about 710.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon-Cheddar Burger Wellington made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Eggs, Ground Beef, Puff Pastry Sheets, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon-Cheddar Burger Wellington?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 710.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon-Cheddar Burger Wellington easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Bacon-Cheddar Burger Wellington healthy?
- Bacon-Cheddar Burger Wellington has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 710.6 calories and 31.07 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 487.12 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.7 g (114% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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