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Big Mac Sauce Recipe

Big Mac Sauce Recipe

This Big Mac sauce is a quick, creamy, and tangy copycat condiment that comes together in minutes. It’s perfect for burgers, dips, and sandwiches, and delivers that classic fast-food flavor at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 64
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 tbsp pickle relish
  • 1 tbsp minced onion
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
For burgers
  • 2 lb ground beef
  • Sesame seed buns
  • American cheese slices
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce
  • Minced white onion
  • Dill pickle slices
  • Butter
  • Salt pepper, onion powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, minced onion, mustard, sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl, then stir until the mixture becomes smooth and fully blended.
  2. Add a small amount of pickle juice for extra tang and mix again until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
  3. Cover the sauce and refrigerate it while preparing the burgers so the flavors can meld together.
  4. Divide ground beef into thin patties slightly larger than the buns and season both sides with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter, and cook the patties for a few minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  6. Place American cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking so it melts evenly over the surface.
  7. Toast the buns lightly, then spread Big Mac sauce on both halves for full flavor coverage.
  8. Layer lettuce, patties, pickles, and minced onion, stacking carefully to build the classic burger structure before serving immediately.

Notes

Big Mac sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet burger sauce made with simple pantry ingredients.
It comes together in just a few minutes and tastes best after chilling to let the flavors blend.
The combination of mayo, ketchup, mustard, and relish creates its signature fast-food style flavor.
It works perfectly not just for burgers, but also as a dip for fries or sandwiches.
Storing it in the fridge helps deepen the flavor and keeps it fresh for up to a week.