Burger King Impossible Whopper (Copycat)

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About

Burger King tested the Impossible Whopper in St. Louis in April 2019 and put it on menus across the United States that summer. It was the first time a plant-based burger was sold at that scale by a major fast-food chain, and it pushed rivals to follow with versions of their own.

This home version is quick because the patty is bought, not made: an Impossible patty, or another plant-based beef substitute, seasoned with salt and pepper and cooked over medium heat for three to four minutes a side until it has some grill marks. Everything else follows the Whopper’s build: a toasted sesame bun, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion, with a sauce of vegan mayonnaise and ketchup. The original is made with regular mayonnaise, so vegan mayo is what makes this version fully plant-based. Serve it straight away, while the patty is hot.

Ingredients

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impossible patty

Plant-based patty1 Impossible™ burger patty (or other plant-based beef substitute)
Salt1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper1/4 tsp black pepper

sauce

Mayonnaise1 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
Ketchup1 tsp ketchup
Black pepperpinch of black pepper

assembly

Sesame seed bun2 sesame seed burger buns, toasted
Tomato1–2 slices tomato
Iceberg lettuce1/2 cup (20g) shredded iceberg lettuce
Dill pickle3–4 dill pickle slices
White onion2–3 rings raw onion

Recipe

1
Season the Impossible patty with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2
Cook the patty. Grill or pan-fry over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through with slight grill marks.
3
Toast the buns lightly until golden.
4
Prepare the sauce by mixing vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth.
5
Assemble the Impossible Whopper from bottom to top: bottom bun with sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, onion rings, cooked Impossible patty, extra sauce if desired, then the top bun. Serve immediately while warm.