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    Home » Condiments » Big Mac Sauce Recipe (Copycat)

    Big Mac Sauce Recipe (Copycat)

    Published: Jan 14, 2021 · Modified: Mar 11, 2020 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    A pinterest collage for homemade Big Mac sauce.

    McDonald's Big Mac Sauce copycat recipe made easy with some pantry ingredients. This special sauce is creamy, tangy with a hint of sweetness. Perfect for your burgers, burger salad or a homemade reuben sandwich.

    A close up shot for a copy cat big mac sandwich with sauce dripping off.
    Big mac sauce copycat recipe is easy to make at home.

    Table of contents

    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Recipe Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Recipe At A Glance
    • More Recipes From the Blog

    Why This Recipe Works

    This sauce will take your homemade, or store bought, burgers to the next level. Get your fast food fix at home with this stunning replica and trust me nobody will notice a difference.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Big mac sauce ingredients on a wooden board.
    Big Mac Sandwiches are easy to make at home to wow your family.

    Recipe Instructions

    Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.

    A collage fo two images showing how to make big mac sauce.
    1. In a deep bowl, add all the sauce ingredients.
    2. Mix everything well and let the sauce chill in the fridge for 24 hours.

    Expert Tips

    • I've tried it without sugar but it did not taste as good. Also tested it without French dressing but felt it was better with it. So test for yourself if you wish to and compare.
    • We've consumed this sauce right after it was done and on another happy occasion after it was refrigerated for almost 24 hours. The difference is big. So I highly recommend making it the day before you fire up your grill, you'll be amazed.This happens to be a very nice sauce that was a game changer for my homemade burgers.

    Recipe FAQs

    Is Big Mac Sauce Thousand Island?

    You'd probably think why would I do this while I can just get myself a bottle of the thousand island dressing, right? Pretty much close. So what's the difference? this sauce has more sweet pickle relish than a typical thousand island. Some people debate that it is not an exact clone of the big mac secret sauce others say it is very close.

    What Is In Big Mac Sauce?

    If you look up the nutrition on google you'll end up with a list like this:
    Soybean Oil, Sweet Relish , Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolks, Onion Powder, Spices, Water,  Salt,  Propylene Glycol Alginate, Alginate (thickener), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Sugar, Garlic Powder, Caramel Color, Hydrolyzed (Corn, Soy and Wheat) Protein, Extractives of Paprika(color), Turmeric (Color) and Calcium Disodium EDTA (Preservative). source
    No, do not worry, I am not going to ask you to get all these weird ingredients to make the sauce. This recipe is much simpler and easier.

    Recipe At A Glance

    Big Mac Sauce (Copycat)
    A small condiment bowl with big mac sauce with some fries.

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    Big Mac Sauce Recipe

    This Big Mac Sauce copycat recipe is so close to the McDonald’s sauce
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Halal
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 10 Tablespoons
    Calories: 88kcal
    Author: Amira

    Ingredients

    For the sauce:

    • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise.
    • 2 heaping Tablespoons French dressing.
    • 1/2 Tablespoon sweet relish.
    • 2 teaspoon dill pickle relish.
    • 1 teaspoon sugar.
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar.
    • 1 teaspoon ketchup.
    • 1 teaspoon onion minced.
    • A pinch of salt.

    For each burger you'll need:

    • 1 1/2 hamburger buns.
    • 2 hamburger patties.
    • 1-2 slices of yellow American cheese.*
    • Shredded lettuce.
    • Minced onion.
    • Dill pickle slices.
    • Secret sauce.

    Instructions

    Make the sauce:

    • Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or at least 2 hours.

    Assemble the Big Mac:

    • Fire the grill and make your burgers or cook them in a skillet on stovetop.
    • Lightly toast the bottom buns.
    • Slather the bottom bun with about 1 Tablespoon of the secret sauce, add lettuce, onions, cheese then hamburger.
    • Top that with another bottom bun and repeat the steps above.
    • Top with the remaining bun top.
    • Serve with French fries and ketchup on the side.

    Notes

    • Usually Big Mac is served with only one slice of cheese. But we love it extra cheesy.
    • This sauce is enough for 3 Big Mac sandwiches.
    • I've tried it without sugar but it did not taste as good. Also tested it without French dressing but felt it was better with it. So test for yourself if you wish to and compare.
    • We've consumed this sauce right after it was done and on another happy occasion after it was refrigerated for almost 24 hours. The difference is big. So I highly recommend making it the day before you fire up your grill, you'll be amazed.This happens to be a very nice sauce that was a game changer for my homemade burgers.
    • Nutritional facts and time calculated only for the sauce.
    • Also serve this sauce with: Reuben sandwich or kofta wraps.
    Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
    Adapted from: 4sonrus.
     
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 106mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Iron: 1mg
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    First published December 2017 . Last updated January 13, 2021 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

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    I’m overjoyed that you have stopped by! My hope is to introduce you to new flavors, creative ways and fresh takes on favorites. To help you create food with style that will bring everyone around your kitchen table. From weeknight dinners for crazy busy days to desserts with the “wow” factor, and classic comforts from the Mediterranean. One thing in common, they are all recipes that have been tried and tested by family and friends.

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    1. Aby

      December 30, 2020 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      This was a huge hit with my family. With all the things going on we stopped ordering food and this saved my sanity :). Thank you so much.

      Reply
    2. Ashley

      August 16, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      I'm in the process of making Big Mac sloppy joes as I text this. I've already completed the sauce. I followed the recipe to the T. I must say it's dead on. So very tasty. Thank you so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Amira

        August 19, 2019 at 10:39 am

        Oh sloppy Joes, my kids favorite!! This is seriously interesting. Thank you Ashley for trying this recipe and for the new idea :). You are awesome.

        Reply
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