Forget going to the drive-thru when you can just make Homemade Big Mac Sauce at home in under 5 minutes with simple ingredients.
Making homemade big mac sauce at home is much easier than you’d think, its probably faster to make this at home than it is to drive to your nearest Mcdonald’s. So next time you are craving Big Mac, make this sauce to serve with your favorite burgers.
To learn more about the story and history behind Big Mac Sauce, check out Mcdonalds.
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What We Love About This Big Mac Sauce Recipe
- 5 Minute Sauce: Bet you never realized how fast and easy it is to made big sauce at home.
- Easy Ingredients: All you need is 7 simple ingredients.
- Family Friendly: You family will love using this to drench their burgers.
Big Mac Sauce Ingredients
- Mayonnaise: Try using different flavors of mayo to make your perfect sauce.
- Garlic Powder
- Dijon Mustard: You can use a hotter version for a little spice.
- Onion Powder
- White Vinegar
- Paprika
- Sweet Pickle Relish: Any brand or make your own.
Equipment Needed
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
How to Make Copycat Big Mac Sauce
These are the basic steps for making Homemade Mcdonalds Big Mac Sauce recipe. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: MAKE BIG MAC SAUCE
In a small bowl, add all your big sauce ingredients and mix until fully combined. Serve with burgers, fries, and anything else you can think of.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
To make this recipe ahead of time, follow the instructions as usual and store in a covered container in the fridge for up to a week.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store homemade big mac sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
I do not recommend freezing this recipe as the mayo base will separate when thawing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Homemade Big Mac Sauce
Mcdonald’s secret sauce that they put on big mac is very similar to thousand island dressing, which is a tangy and zesty yet slightly sweet sauce.
If you do not have any dijon mustard, yellow mustard will also do the trick. Both mustards are very similar but dijon has a slightly tangy and spicier taste while the yellow mustard is more mild in flavor.
You can easily double or half this recipe by decreasing or increase ingredients proportionally.
This copycat recipe for homemade big mac sauce contains mayo, relish, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and white vinegar.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: You will definitely want to double up on this homemade big mac sauce, just increase ingredients proportionally.
- Serve With: Big Mac sauce is super versatile, add to a burger, salads, fries, chicken fingers or a sandwich.
- Big Mac Salad: Use this as a salad dressing to make big mac salads with ground beef or crushed beef patties, american cheese, iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato, and dill pickle slices. If you want to be extra, you can also make croutons out of a sesame seed bun.
What to Serve with Big Mac Sauce
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Homemade Big Mac Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons relish
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
Instructions
- In a bowl add mayonnaise, relish, mustard, white vinegar, garlic, onion, and paprika powder.
- Mix until fully combined. Serve with burgers, fries, and more.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: You will definitely want to double up on this homemade big mac sauce, just increase ingredients proportionally.
- Serve With: Big Mac sauce is super versatile, add to a burger, salads, fries, chicken fingers or a sandwich.
- Big Mac Salad: Use this as a salad dressing to make big mac salads with ground beef or crushed beef patties, american cheese, iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomato, and dill pickle slices. If you want to be extra, you can also make croutons out of a sesame seed bun.
So great! You do not even need a bun.