Give Your Basic Wendy's Cheeseburger A Flavor Upgrade By Topping It With This Fall Comfort Item

When you get hungry on the go, you can't go wrong with ordering a hot, fresh Wendy's burger. The fast food chain offers about 15 burger options on its menu and guarantees its beef is never frozen. Most of its cheeseburgers come with toppings like lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles, but the fall months call for a little something extra. Requesting chili as a topping is a simple modification that can elevate this Wendy's sandwich from basic to brilliant.

For over 50 years, chili has been a beloved menu item, and Wendy's now sells over 5.5 million gallons per year in the U.S. Made with beef, a variety of beans, and veggies like celery, green bell peppers, and tomatoes, this side is hearty, comforting, and cozy, especially as outside temperatures drop. As a cheeseburger topping, it's an easy way to give your meal flair and flavor. In fact, a Dave's Single burger is customers' most common chili pairing according to the franchise. Chili and cheese are already a classic combination, so this side's mild kick will mix perfectly with the melted slice of American. The savory stew also makes the burger even juicier, enhancing the fresh beef flavor.

Although chili-topped cheeseburgers aren't an official Wendy's offering, you can still achieve this upgrade in a few ways. If you're not afraid of your sandwich (and hands) getting a bit sloppy, try asking the employees to add the chili directly on top of your patty. Because this isn't an option on the menu, though, some locations might be unwilling to make this modification in the kitchen.

Fortunately, you can still get this delicious upgrade by ordering a cup of chili on the side and spooning it on yourself. You can even dip the burger directly into the cup. Not only will this allow you to control how much chili you get in each bite, but if you're worried about making a mess, this is a much easier method.

No matter how you order this hack, the flavor and heartiness will be the same. The next time you're at Wendy's and looking to add another easy twist to your meal, you could go the classic route of dipping its thin, naturally cut french fries (hot and fresh upon request) into a chocolate and vanilla half-and-half Frosty.