Homemade Big Mac Sauce (Easy McDonald Copycat Recipe)

Homemade Big Mac Sauce is sweet, tangy and full of flavor. This simple McDonald's copycat recipe is creamy and delicious with hardly any effort. It's everything you'd expect from a "special" sauce and will make your homemade burgers spectacular.

Raise your hand if you remember the Big Mac jingle "two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun." McDonald's signature sandwich was a favorite across the country, and the special sauce took this burger to a new level of deliciousness.

Like me, you may be trying to cut fast food out of your diet and that's so much easier to do when you can duplicate some of your favorites at home. Homemade Big Mac sauce is a big hit in my house and your family will love this secret sauce too.

Add yummy Big Mac sauce to burgers and salads or use it as a fry sauce. No matter where your pour it, this famous sauce is sure to be everyone's favorite.

What is Big Mac Sauce?

Big Mac sauce, known as "special sauce," was one of the signature touches that made McDonald's Big Mac sandwich stand out above other fast food establishments.

This homemade version is a close copy of everyone's favorite restaurant burger condiment and is made with just a handful of pantry ingredients found at any grocery store. It may be even better than the real thing.

CopyCat Big Mac Sauce Ingredients

• Mayonnaise – Use your favorite brand of mayo. You can substitute light mayo or Miracle Whip, but it will alter the flavor.
• Sweet Pickle Relish – A sweet relish will give you the most authentic flavor. You can substitute a dill pickle relish but it will not be quite the same as the McDonald's Big Mac sauce recipe.
• White Vinegar – You can substitute apple cider vinegar if needed.
• Mustard – Use regular yellow mustard.
• Seasonings – add onion powder, garlic powder and sweet paprika for the right balance of flavor.

See recipe card for complete ingredient list and quantities.

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.

Hint: The flavor of this sauce will develop with time. Make it several hours in advance for the best flavor.

Substitutions / Variations

• Lighter Sauce – Replace the mayonnaise with a light mayo or Greek yogurt.
• Mustard – Instead of yellow mustard, try using dijon mustard.
• Spicy – Add a splash of sriracha or a dash of cayenne pepper. This is a great way to give this homemade Bic Mac Sauce a spicy kick.

Storage

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Freezing this big mac sauce copycat recipe is not recommended but it's easy enough to mix together these simple ingredients to make this homemade sauce anytime.

FAQ

Serving Suggestions

Homemade Big Mac sauce is perfect for slathering on the perfect burger but don't stop there. It's the perfect dipping sauce for chips, fries and onion rings and also makes a delicious salad dressing for a big mac salad. Use it for these recipes too!

• Grilled Meatball Sliders
• Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
• Crispy Oven Fried Zucchini Chips

More Sauces and Dressings

• Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
• The Best Homemade Tartar Sauce
• Homemade Bang Bang Sauce
• Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing (No Anchovies)
• Easy Chimichurri Sauce from Simply Whisked

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