Bacon Cheese Baked Potato
$5.79 | 420 Cal
This menu item features a large Russet potato that is slow-baked (not fried) to maintain a soft, light texture. It is then loaded with a rich, velvety cheese sauce, a sprinkle of real shredded cheddar for extra texture, and bite-sized pieces of Wendy’s signature Applewood smoked bacon. It is often considered a hearty enough side to serve as a light meal on its own.
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💵 Price
Prices vary by location and regional market conditions.
- Average Price: $3.99 – $5.79
- Note: Adding extra toppings like sour cream or chili may incur additional charges (typically $0.49 – $0.99).
📋 Ingredients
- Baked Potato: Plain Russet potato.
- Cheddar Cheese Sauce: Water, cheddar cheese (milk, salt, cultures, enzymes), milk, butter, modified corn starch, canola oil, natural flavor, sodium citrate, and annatto (color).
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, and annatto (color).
- Applewood Smoked Bacon: Bacon cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, sodium erythorbate, and sodium nitrite.
📊 Nutrition Table
Values based on a standard single serving (~388g).
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
| Calories | 440 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | 13g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 610mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 64g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g | 25% |
| Sugars | 4g | — |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Potassium | 1,660mg | 35% |
⚠️ Allergens List
- Milk: Present (Cheese sauce, shredded cheese, and butter components).
- Soy: Present (Found in the emulsifiers of the cheese sauce).
- Wheat/Gluten: Generally not present in ingredients, but cross-contamination is possible in a shared kitchen environment.
FAQs
Are Wendy’s baked potatoes really baked, not microwaved?
Yes! They use convection ovens to bake each potato from raw for about an hour, giving them a fluffy texture that’s different from microwaved potatoes.
Can I get the bacon and cheese on the side?
Absolutely. You can request toppings like Applewood smoked bacon and cheese on the side via the app or at the counter. This keeps the skin crispier and lets you control portions.
What kind of cheese is used?
Wendy’s combines warm, pumpable cheddar cheese sauce with traditional shredded cheddar for maximum flavor and melt.
Is the Bacon Cheese Baked Potato gluten-free?
While the ingredients themselves don’t contain wheat, Wendy’s does not certify menu items as strictly gluten-free due to cross-contact risks in the kitchen.
How does it compare nutritionally to fries?
A Bacon Cheese Baked Potato has roughly 440 calories, comparable to a large fry (~470 calories), but provides significantly more fiber (7g) and potassium.
Are baked potatoes vegetarian?
Plain baked potatoes are vegetarian and can be made vegan by skipping butter and sour cream.
Are baked potatoes available all day?
Generally, yes—from opening until close, though they can sell out during busy periods.
