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The Easiest Copycat Big Mac Sauce Recipe (Better Than McDonald’s!)

Close-up of a delicious burger patty smothered in creamy, orange big mac sauce on a toasted bun.

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Whip up this creamy, tangy homemade Big Mac Sauce copycat recipe in under five minutes using simple pantry staples. This special sauce tastes just like the iconic original and is perfect for burgers, fries, and sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika (for color)

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. You will need a small bowl for mixing.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, granulated sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika into the bowl.
  3. Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until the sauce is completely smooth and the color is uniform.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed; add a tiny bit more sugar for sweetness or vinegar for tang.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This step lets the flavors blend for the best homemade special sauce flavor.
  6. Use this sauce generously on your burgers, as a dip for fries, or as a zesty sandwich spread.

Notes

  • For the best flavor payoff, let this sauce rest in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. The flavors deepen significantly.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • To make a healthier Big Mac Sauce variation, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • This recipe makes a great gluten free burger sauce base.

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