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Copycat Mcdonald’s Big Mac Sauce Recipe

This Mcdonald’s Big Mac Sauce Recipe is one of the best copycat recipes to enjoy on some beef patties with a side of french fries. This famous sauce is a great way to enjoy homemade burgers, without any added sugar and a simple ingredient list.

homemade big mac sauce recipe with sweet pickle relish

Mcdonald’s sauce is king, we all know this. The most perfect big mac sauce on a big mac burger with some Mcdonald’s french fries, what could be better?

This secret sauce is no joke. There are many different names for it, many simply call it thousand island dressing.

The thing I love most about this recipe is it’s made with such simple ingredients, many that you probably already have on hand. If you’re missing a few ingredients, it’s just a quick trip to the grocery store.

A few recipes you may enjoy this sauce on are my Big Mac Salad Bowls or my Easy Air Fryer Hamburgers.

copycat 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 lettuce, chopped white onion, pickles, a double patty, some cheddar cheese 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! It 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 and add to any of the items listed below.

thousand island dressing with garlic powder

DIFFERENT WAYS TO USE THIS HOMEMADE BIG MAC SAUCE RECIPE

This versatile sauce can be used in many different ways. A few of my favorite ways are:

  • On a burger patty
  • As a dipping sauce for chicken tenders, french 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 or miracle whip replacement on sandwiches

secret sauce on big mac burger with french fries

BIG MAC SAUCE INGREDIENTS

You will need the following ingredients listed below to make the big mac® sauce recipe (the exact measurements and full recipe are in the 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 – or apple cider vinegar
  • Garlic powder – less than a tsp garlic powder
  • Onion powder – less than a tsp onion powder
  • Paprika – less than a tsp paprika
  • Optional – sesame seeds to mimic a sesame seed bun, or sriratcha to spice the sauce up a bit.

french dressing in a small bowl

HOW TO MAKE THE MCDONALD’S BIG MAC SAUCE RECIPE

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.

mcdonalds big mac sauce on beef patties

HOW TO STORE THE COPYCAT BIG MAC SAUCE RECIPE

You can store the leftover sauce in an airtight container 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

Yield: 8 servings

Copycat Mcdonald's Big Mac Sauce Recipe

homemade big mac sauce recipe with sweet pickle relish

This Mcdonald's Big Mac Sauce Recipe is one of the best copycat recipes to enjoy on some beef patties with a side of french fries. This famous sauce is a great way to enjoy homemade burgers, without any added sugar and a simple ingredient list.

Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup, can use sugar free
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tsp white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Serve on burgers, with chicken nuggets or in a Big Mac Salad Bowl.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1 grams

Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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2 Comments

  1. Bernadette says:

    This dip is fabulous & love how you have added the sugar free ketchup & Greek yogurt option for a healthier version!!

  2. Lauren MacMillan says:

    making this tomorrow! yummmm