BEST Copycat Big Mac Sauce Recipe

This homemade Big Mac sauce recipe is creamy, tangy, and ready in 5 minutes! Use it on burgers, salads, tacos, or as a dip for that fast-food flavor at home.

BIG MAC SAUCE RECIPE

Let’s be real — the only reason anyone orders a Big Mac is for that iconic, tangy, sweet-and-savory sauce. And now you can make it at home with just a few pantry staples and zero mystery ingredients.

This Homemade Big Mac Sauce recipe is spot-on and ridiculously easy to whip up.

Whether you’re making smash tacos, Big Mac bowls, burgers, or just need a killer dip for your chicken nuggets, this sauce is a must.

It’s creamy, a little tangy, perfectly sweet, and packed with that classic fast-food flavor — but way more customizable (and way less questionable).

A few recipes you may enjoy this sauce on are my Big Mac Salad Bowls or my Viral Tiktok Smash Burger Tacos.

WHAT IS BIG MAC SAUCE?

Let’s chit chat about a traditional big mac for a second. You’ve typically got a bottom bun, the tangy sauce, shredded iceberg lettuce, chopped white onion, pickles, a double patty, top bun, some cheddar cheese, middle bun and you’ve got a beautiful triple bun creation.

In this homemade version of the Mcdonald’s special sauce recipe we use very basic ingredients yet it still tastes like the real thing!

This dreamy sauce has the perfect balance of sweet tanginess from the white vinegar to sweet from the sweet relish.

The next time you’re in the mood for some fast food but don’t want to to indulge in the real deal big mac burger from Mcdonald’s, you can whip up the sauce at home.

Easily make homemade big macs with the addition of any of the common ingredients listed below. Keep reading for the exact recipe.

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR THIS EASY BIG MAC SAUCE RECIPE

You will need the following main ingredients listed below to make the big mac® sauce recipe (the exact measurements, nutrition information and full recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post):

• Mayonnaise – or plain greek yogurt for a higher protein option. The quality of the mayonnaise will definitely affect the overall flavor of the sauce, so make sure it’s high quality and not miracle whip.
• Ketchup – I use sugar free ketchup but regular ketchup will work great.
• Yellow mustard – adds tanginess and acid to balance the flavors out.
• Sweet Pickle Relish – I prefer sweet pickle relish to dill pickle relish. It adds sweetness to the sauce without the grainy texture from added sugar.
• White Vinegar – apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Paprika
• Optional – sesame seeds to mimic a sesame seed bun, or sriratcha to spice the sauce up a bit.

HOW TO MAKE THE MCDONALD’S BIG MAC SAUCE

In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours or overnight for all the flavors to mix together.

Serve on burgers, with chicken nuggets or in a Big Mac Salad Bowl.

DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE THIS HOMEMADE COPYCAT SAUCE

• On a burger patty, try adding bbq sauce for a tangy taste.
• As a perfect dipping sauce for chicken tenders, french fries, sweet potato fries or onion rings.
• As creamy salad dressing in a big mac salad bowl.
• The perfect sauce for a baked potato.
• Adding it as a mayonnaise, spicy mayo or miracle whip replacement on your favorite sandwiches.
• Make some Big Mac Nachos.
• On a Big Mac Casserole.
• If you’re feeling extra, try it out in a Big Mac Crunchwrap Supreme.

STORING THE LEFTOVER COPYCAT BIG MAC SAUCE RECIPE

You can store the leftover sauce in a covered container. Make sure it is an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Because the homemade sauce isn’t made with preservatives, it will go bad much quicker than french dressing or the original formula you buy on a big mac burger.

Some Other Delicious Copycat Recipes You May Like To Try!

• Copycat Starbucks Egg White Bites
• Copycat Starbucks Spinach Feta Wrap Recipe
• Homemade Copycat Perfect Bars Recipe
• How To Make Starbucks Sweet Cream Cold Brew
• KFC Style Popcorn Chicken Recipe (Vegan)
• Starbucks Birthday Cake Pop Recipe
• Egg White Breakfast Sandwiches From Starbucks
• Starbucks Skinny Vanilla Latte
• Taco Bell Crunch Wrap Supreme
• Healthy Homemade McChicken Recipe
• Copycat Little Caesar’s Cheesy Italian Bread
• Copycat Wendy’s Top Secret Chili
• Starbucks Cookie Dough Cake Pops
• Air Fryer Hamburgers

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