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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com · 1 Comment

    Big Mac Sauce

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    This Big Mac sauce copycat recipe is a deliciously tangy and creamy condiment to spread on burgers, fries, salads, and more! With a handful of everyday pantry items and 5 minutes of prep time, you'll have a tasty sauce that is better than any drive-thru. It's effortless to make, yet full of flavor!

    McDonald's Big Mac Sauce Copycat Recipe

    If you're a fan of McDonald's Big Mac burgers, then you may have wondered how to make their irresistibly tangy special sauce at home. Don't worry, I've cracked the code for you, and all it takes is a handful of ingredients that you may already have in the kitchen!

    All you have to do is combine mayonnaise, sweet relish, mustard, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and a few seasonings. This homemade version is so incredibly quick and easy to make, you'll never have to wait in the drive-thru line again!

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    This tasty Big Mac sauce will be your new family-favorite condiment for all of your burger recipes!
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    • McDonald's Big Mac Sauce Copycat Recipe
    • 🥘 Big Mac Sauce Ingredients
    • 🔪 How To Make Big Mac Sauce
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🥡 Storing
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 😋 More Tasty Burger Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🥘 Big Mac Sauce Ingredients

    This delicious and tangy sauce requires a handful of kitchen staples that you may already have! Any whole egg mayonnaise brand will work in this recipe.

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    • Mayonnaise - ½ cup of mayonnaise. For best results, always use quality mayonnaise. That's Hellman's (or Best Foods on the West Coast) and Duke's brand mayonnaise are my go-to favorites.
    • Sweet Pickle Relish - 3 tablespoons of sweet pickle relish.
    • Mustard - 1 ½ tablespoons of mustard.
    • BBQ Sauce - ½ tablespoon of BBQ sauce.
    • Apple Cider Vinegar - ½ tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
    • Garlic Powder - ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
    • Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon of onion powder.
    • Paprika - ½ teaspoon of paprika.
    • Salt - ¼ teaspoon of salt.

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

    🔪 How To Make Big Mac Sauce

    Big Mac sauce is so easy to make, all you have to do is mix the ingredients together in a bowl and chill it in the refrigerator! You will need a small mixing bowl, a silicone whisk, and some measuring spoons to get started.

    This sauce recipe yields approximately ¾ of a cup, which is enough for 5 burgers!

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    1. Mix. In a small mixing bowl, add in your ½ cup of mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of sweet relish, 1 ½ tablespoons of mustard, ½ tablespoon of BBQ sauce, ½ tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of paprika, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Whisk until well combined.
    2. Chill. Cover and place the bowl in your refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
    3. Serve. Stir and serve on burgers, fries, or salads.

    My homemade Big Mac sauce will quickly become your new favorite burger topping! You may even want to use it as a dipping sauce for your fries! Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • This sauce recipe makes 6 servings of 2 tablespoons each.
    • There are disagreements online about whether sweet or dill pickle relish is best in a homemade Big Mac sauce. I still advocate sweet pickle relish for the closest flavor (even though I am a big fan of dill pickle relish and will usually pick that over sweet relish any time).
    • For best results, always use quality mayonnaise. That's Hellman's (or Best Foods on the West Coast) and Duke's brand mayonnaise are my go-to favorites. Never use miracle whip for this recipe! In addition to my favorite brands of mayo, other whole egg mayonnaise brands can also be used.
    • For a kick of spiciness to the sauce, you could add a few drops of sriracha.
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    🥡 Storing

    Keep your big mac sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Give it a stir before serving.

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    ❓ FAQ


    What Can I Use This Big Mac Sauce On?

    You can practically use Big Mac sauce on anything! Not only does it taste great on burgers, but it also tastes delicious on sandwiches and fries too. It also would make a tasty dipping sauce for onion rings as well!

    Is Big Mac Sauce The Same As Thousand Island Dressing?

    It's a commonly shared belief that Big Mac Sauce is the same as thousand island dressing, but it's really not. Thousand island dressing is typically made with ketchup and a lot of Big Mac sauces use french dressing. My homemade sauce does not include french dressing because the mustard, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar provide enough tanginess.

    Can I freeze Big Mac Sauce? 

    No, I don't recommend freezing Big Mac sauce. Since this sauce is a mayonnaise-based condiment, freezing wouldn't be a great idea. Plus, it's so easy to make, you can whip it fast any time!

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    Big Mac Sauce

    This McDonald's Big Mac sauce copycat recipe is a deliciously tangy and creamy condiment to spread on burgers, fries, salads, and more! With a handful of everyday pantry items and 5 minutes of prep time, you'll have a tasty sauce that is better than any drive-thru. It's effortless to make, yet full of flavor!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 144kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 3 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
    • 1 ½ tablespoon mustard
    • ½ tablespoon BBQ sauce
    • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • In a small mixing bowl, add in your mayonnaise, relish, mustard, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
      ½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, 1 ½ tablespoon mustard, ½ tablespoon BBQ sauce, ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Cover and place the bowl in your refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
    • Stir and serve on burgers, fries, or salads.

    Equipment You May Need

    Small mixing bowl
    Silicone Whisk
    Measuring Spoons

    Notes

    • This sauce recipe makes 6 servings of 2 tablespoons each.
    • There are disagreements online about whether sweet or dill pickle relish is best in a homemade Big Mac sauce. I still advocate sweet pickle relish for the closest flavor (even though I am a big fan of dill pickle relish and will usually pick that over sweet relish any time).
    • For best results, always use quality mayonnaise. That's Hellman's (or Best Foods on the West Coast) and Duke's brand mayonnaise are my go-to favorites. Never use miracle whip for this recipe! In addition to my favorite brands of mayo, other whole egg mayonnaise brands can also be used.
    • For a kick of spiciness to the sauce, you could add a few drops of sriracha.
    • To store: Keep your big mac sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Give it a stir before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) | Protein: 0.5g (1%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) | Sodium: 333mg (14%) | Potassium: 24mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.4g (2%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 192IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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    1. Amanda says

      January 24, 2023 at 4:48 pm

      4 stars
      Good flavor but was missing the French dressing tang I'm used to with big mac sauce. I added a tablespoon of ketchup and an extra teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Nice recipe to have for those last minute burger nights!

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