Our quick and easy Big Mac Sauce is a delicious sauce for topping all your favorite burgers, a burger bowl, or big mac salad! Made with less than 10 simple ingredients for a McDonald’s big mac sauce copycat recipe that is so fast to make in your own kitchen.
The Best Big Mac Sauce Recipe
We don’t go frequently but I think it is safe to say that we have all experienced that delicious secret sauce that is served on a classic big mac burger! It was time for us to figure out how to make this famous sauce ourselves and trust us when we say, it is the real deal. You probably already have the big mac sauce ingredients in your cupboard and fridge, perfect for making all summer long. Option to add to just about any homemade burgers recipe or as a dipping sauce! The whole family is going to love this tangy sauce!
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What You Will Need
- mayonnaise – the perfect creamy base for this homemade sauce!
- ketchup – option to pick-up your favorite store-bought version at the local grocery store or make homemade ketchup.
- sweet pickle relish – brings a little bit of tangy flavor that we all know and love.
- garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper – simple seasonings that bring all the best flavor!
- soy sauce & rice vinegar – a splash of each to round out the depth of flavor going on.
How To Make Big Mac Sauce
The first steps to making this easy recipe is to gather all of the fresh ingredients.
Place all of them in a small bowl and mix to combine.
Enjoy this dreamy sauce immediately or place in a covered container in the fridge to enjoy the next day or throughout the week.
Best Way To Serve This Sauce
This versatile sauce recipe would be amazing on just about anything! A great way to enjoy it is on a Big Mac Salad or burger bowl. Of course, just about any grilled burgers would be great with this homemade big mac sauce too! To make the perfect burger, spread your own big mac sauce on the bottom bun, then burger patties, a slice of American cheese, and the top sesame seed bun. And if you are using it as a dip, try it with some chicken tenders or homemade chicken nuggets. Plus, some french fries or sweet potato fries on the side isn’t a bad idea either!
Storage
Simply store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Recipe FAQs
- What is big mac sauce? It is a creamy sauce that has been enjoyed by McDonald’s big mac lovers for years! A mixture of mayo, ketchup, relish, and seasonings that is the perfect addition to any burger.
- Is big mac sauce Thousand island dressing? They are made with similar ingredients but in different amounts. We do have a Thousand Island Dressing recipe too, if you are interested.
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Big Mac Sauce Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 1 cup
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Big Mac Sauce recipe is a simple, homemade version of the classic restaurant burger sauce! Perfect for burger night!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a small bowl; stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust any flavors to your liking.
- Use right away or, for best flavor, cover tightly and place in the refrigerator overnight to let the flavors meld. We love using this on our Big Mac Salad!
Notes
- Gluten-Free: use Tamari in place of the soy sauce to make this gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 54
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 115.2 mg
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.7 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 2.9 mg
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