Copycat A&W Burgers Recipe | CDKitchen.com (2024)

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Copycat versions of the entire family of A&W burgers like the Papa Burger, Mama Burger, and Teen Burger (plus onion rings and chili dogs!)

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30-60 minutes

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ingredients


A&W®, Burger Family


The A&W® Papa Burger

1/5 pound ground chuck
1 large sesame seed bun
1 tablespoon Kraft® mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Heinz® hamburger relish (the red stuff)
1/4 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
2 Vlasic® hamburger pickle slices
1 slice American cheese
salt and pepper

The A&W® Mama Burger™

1/5 pound ground chuck
1 plain jumbo hamburger bun (4" diameter)
2 Vlasic® hamburger pickle slices
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
salt and pepper

The A&W® Teen Burger™

1/5 pound ground chuck
1 jumbo sesame seed hamburger bun (4" diameter)
1/4 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
1 thin tomato slice
2 Oscar Mayer® pre-cooked bacon slices
2 Vlasic® hamburger pickle slices
2 teaspoons Kraft® mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Kraft® original barbecue sauce
1 slice American cheese
salt and pepper

The A&W® Baby Burger™

1/10 pound ground chuck patty
1 regular hamburger bun
1 Vlasic® hamburger dill pickle slice
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
salt and pepper

A&W® Onion Rings

1 cup McCormick® Golden Dipt&trade, Tempura batter mix
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup beer (regular, or unleaded*) *non alcoholic


1 extra large white onion, sliced 3/8" thick
6 cups vegetable oil in your deep fryer

A&W® Chili Dogs (Per Dog)

1 Sabrett® brand 2 ounce beef frankfurter (7½" long)
1 regular hot dog bun
3 tablespoons A&W® Coney Island Sauce (see recipe below)
1 tablespoon chopped white onion
1/2 tablespoon Kraft® shredded mild cheddar cheese (optional)

A&W® Coney Island Chili Dog Sauce

1 pound ground chuck
6 ounces Hunts® tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon dried, minced onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (heaping)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

directions

The A&W Papa Burger:

Mix the mayonnaise with the relish to make the "secret sauce". Set aside for now.

Preparing the Papa Burger: 1. On waxed paper, form the 1/5 pound beef patty. It should be about 1/4 inch thick and 5 inches in diameter. Freeze at least an hour.

2. Fire up the indoor electric grill, or outdoor barbecue. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for pre-heating.

3. Toast the buns by laying them face down on the grill for 30-60 seconds. (About :30 for outdoor barbecue, :60 for indoor.)

4. Cook the frozen beef patty about 2 minutes per side, (outdoor barbecue) or 3 minutes per side (indoor barbecue grill). Salt and pepper liberally on both sides.

5. Dress your toasted top buns (crown) in the following order:

special sauce, pickles, lettuce, cheese

6. Place the cooked beef patty on top of the dressed bun, and add the bottom. (heel)

7. Microwave about 10 seconds to warm the bun, and serve.

8. OR...wrap in a 12"x12" sheet of foil, and warm in your oven (200 degrees F) 2-3 minutes--then serve.

The SUPER Papa Burger

Proceed as above, except cook two beef patties per burger instead of one, placing the cheese in between the patties.

The A&W Mama Burger:

Mix the ketchup and mustard. This is your secret sauce.

1. Cook the beef, and toast the buns as directed above.

2. Dress your toasted top bun (crown) as follows:

secret sauce, spread evenly with a knife pickles

3. Place the cooked beef patty on the dressed crown. Finish with the toasted heel.

4. Microwave 10 seconds to warm the bun, and serve.

5. OR...wrap in a 12"x12" sheet of foil, and warm in your oven (200 degrees F) 2-3 minutes--then serve.

The A&W Teen Burger:

Mix the mayonnaise and barbecue sauce. This is your secret sauce. Microwave your bacon slices 30-45 seconds to crispen, set aside.

1. Cook the beef, and toast the buns as directed above.

2. Dress your toasted top bun (crown) as follows:

secret sauce( spread evenly with a knife), pickles, lettuce, cheese, bacon, tomato

3. Place the cooked beef patty on the dressed crown. Finish with the toasted heel.

4. Microwave 10 seconds to warm the bun, and serve.

5. OR...wrap in a 12"x12" sheet of foil, and warm in your oven (200 degrees F) 2-3 minutes--then serve.

The A&W Baby Burger:

Mix the ketchup and mustard together---this is your secret sauce.

1. Preheat an indoor electric barbecue to 400 degrees F, or high.

2. Toast the bun faces face down on the grill for 30-45 seconds, just enough to brown slightly.

3. Cook the frozen beef patty 1½-2 minutes per side (depending on the grill temperature) adding a dash of salt and pepper to each side.

4. Dress the toasted bun (crown side) as follows:

secret sauce, spread evenly with a knife, pickle slice

5. Put the cooked beef on the dressed crown, and "top" with the heel. (it will be upside down)

6. Wrap in a 12"x12" sheet of foil, and warm in the oven (200 degrees F) 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.

A&W Onion Rings:

1. Preheat the deep fryer to 375 degrees F.

2. Combine the tempura mix with the spices and liquid to make a batter, using a fork. There will be some small lumps.....don't worry about those.

3. Slice the onion, and separate all of the rings.

4. Dip the individual rings in the batter, and drop into the preheated oil.

5. Deep fry 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate, salt lightly, and serve hot!

A&W Chili Dogs

Making the Chili Dog Sauce: 1. In a 2 qt. saucepan, brown the ground chuck, breaking into very small pieces. Salt and pepper lightly while cooking. Do not drain the fat.

2. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, 30-45 minutes until it thickens. Stir occasionally.

3. Allow to cool, cover, and refrigerate until "Dog-Time". You'll be microwaving what you need later.

Cooking your A&W Chili Dog 1. Bring a 2 qt. saucepan of water to a rolling boil.

2. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and add the desired number of frankfurters to the water. Cover and let sit about 10 minutes.

3. After the franks are done, microwave the chili dog sauce until steaming. (Only microwave what you need, save the rest) Then microwave each hot dog roll 10 seconds....just enough to warm.

4. Remove the cooked franks with tongs, and place on the microwaved hot dog roll.

5. Add about 3 Tablespoons of your prepared A&W chili dog sauce, and the chopped onion. Grated cheddar cheese is optional.

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reviews & comments

  1. Marsha REVIEW:
    July 12, 2020

    I’m looking for the recipe for A&W California sauce- it was green and sweet!

  2. sandyo May 29, 2018

    Can't wait to try these recipes. My daughter worked at a local A&W, the secret sauce was 1000 Island Dressing.

  3. Guest Foodie October 30, 2016

    I remember a special sauce on the burgers when I was a kid in the 50's-60's.It was greenish and kinda sweet. Sure wish I could find the recipe for it sure was good and would really like to taste it again. Thank you anyone who would remember !!

  4. Debi REVIEW:
    June 18, 2015

    BBQ was on the teen burger in the 50's .

  5. Guest Foodie August 28, 2009

    I am dying for a papa burger but there is no red relish on it.When I worked there we made the special sauce and it was like tartar sauce very good to dip fries in.Also there was tomato slice on the papa burger.No mayo just the special sauce.

  6. wammara REVIEW:
    January 16, 2009

    i don't understand why you think there is bbq sauce on a teen burger? i worked there for years and i agree with the above recipes, seasoning salt (so far no name matches the closests to it) and mustard, ketchup, pickles (it is two pickles and they can't touch), diced onions on the bottom bun. Mayo, lettuce and tomato on top bun. Cheese and bacon on the patty.

  7. wammara REVIEW:
    January 16, 2009

    i don't understand why you think there is bbq sauce on a teen burger? i worked there for years and i agree with the above recipes, seasoning salt (so far no name matches the closests to it) and mustard, ketchup, pickles (it is two pickles and they can't touch), diced onions on the bottom bun. Mayo, lettuce and tomato on top bun. Cheese and bacon on the patty.

  8. ahouston REVIEW:
    September 15, 2008

    All of A&W burgers exept for the mozz have the following on the bottom half of the bun. 1/3 oz mustard, 1/2 oz ketchup, 1 oz diced onion and 3 dill chips. Teens have 1 slice cheese, 2 slices bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayo. There is a sprinkle of seasoning salt on the patties.

  9. Char October 9, 2007

    You are forgetting the seasoning salt. A&W puts seasoning salt on everything, especially the burgers while frying. It make a world of difference.

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Papa Burger®

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