Hickory Burger Sonic Copycat by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the crave-worthy flavors of Sonic's iconic Hickory Burger at home with this Todd Wilbur copycat recipe! Featuring juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties, gooey melted American cheese, and a generous slather of smoky-sweet hickory BBQ sauce, this burger brings fast-food decadence straight to your kitchen. Crispy onion rings add a satisfying crunch, while buttery, toasted sesame seed buns complete the classic presentation. With just 10 minutes of prep and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have a diner-style burger ready to delight your taste buds. Pair it with fries or a thick milkshake for the ultimate Sonic-inspired meal. Perfect for burger enthusiasts seeking a delicious copycat at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Ground beef
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 Sesame seed hamburger buns
- 2 American cheese slices
- 4 tbsp Hickory BBQ sauce
- 4 Frozen onion rings
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the frozen onion rings package. Bake the onion rings as directed until golden and crispy, then set aside.
Divide the ground beef into two 4-ounce portions and form into patties that are slightly wider than the buns to account for shrinkage during cooking. Season both sides of the patties with salt and black pepper.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Cook the beef patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are fully cooked and have a nice sear. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on each patty and cover the pan to melt the cheese.
While the patties are cooking, melt the butter in another skillet over medium heat. Toast the inside of the sesame seed buns in the skillet until golden brown.
Assemble the burgers by spreading 2 tablespoons of hickory BBQ sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cooked beef patty with melted cheese on top of the sauce.
Add two crispy onion rings on top of each patty, then finish by placing the top half of the buns on the burgers.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides like fries or a milkshake for the full Sonic experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.9 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.2 g | 261% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 4403 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.4 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.9 g | ||
| Protein | 70.6 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1204 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
