This Big Mac burger recipe features all of the wonderful flavors of McDonald's popular burger that you can make in the comfort of your home! In less than 30 minutes, you'll have a juicy double patty burger with a delicious tangy sauce. They're so easy to make, plus it's the perfect way to satisfy your fast food cravings!
Easy Big Mac Copycat Recipe
If you are a fan of McDonald's famous Big Mac burger, this copycat recipe is so easy to make and will satisfy your Big Mac cravings! Two juicy burger patties are sandwiched in between shredded iceberg lettuce, special Big Mac sauce, minced onions, American cheese, and dill pickle slices in a 3-piece hamburger bun!
The best part is that you can make this delicious burger in the comfort of your home and skip the long drive-thru lines. For extra fun, make a burger station on your kitchen table and let your kids build their own burgers with you!
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🥘 Big Mac Ingredients
Here you will find the classic ingredients that are made in Big Mac burgers at McDonald's! You could also add any of your favorite burger toppings too!
- Ground Chuck - 1 ½ pounds of ground chuck.
- Salt - ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Ground Black Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
- Hamburger Buns - 7 ½ hamburger buns.
- Butter - 1 tablespoon of butter (softened).
- Big Mac Sauce - ¼ cup of Big Mac Sauce (*see recipe).
- Minced Onion - 1 tablespoon of minced onion (*see notes).
- Iceberg Lettuce - ½ cup of iceberg lettuce (shredded).
- American Cheese - 5 slices of American cheese.
- Dill Pickle Slices - 15 dill pickle slices.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make A Big Mac
These tasty Big Mac burgers are just as easy to make as any other burger you've made before! You will need a cast iron skillet, a large mixing bowl, kitchen tongs, or a silicone spatula for this recipe.
1 ½ pounds of ground chuck meat will make 15 1.6-ounce burgers or 10 2.4-ounce burgers! Whichever size of patty you choose, work in batches to not overcrowd your pan.
- Prep. Place your cast iron skillet (or heavy-bottomed pan) on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Mix. In a large mixing bowl, mix together your 1 ½ pounds of ground beef, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Form 10 hamburger patties.
- Cook hamburgers. Cook the burger patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the juices from the meat begin to run clear.
- Toast hamburger buns. Prepare your 7 ½ hamburger buns by spreading 1 tablespoon of softened butter on the cut sides of each bun. Place your buns in the cast iron skillet and toast them until they start to brown.
- Build hamburgers. Start building your burgers with the bottom slice of the bun. Spread the big mac sauce on the bun, add onions, lettuce, a slice of cheese, a hamburger patty, and the middle bun. Spread big mac sauce on the hamburger patty, add onion, lettuce, 2-3 pickle slices, the second hamburger patty, and the top bun.
- Serve. Serve with your favorite burger sides.
Serve your Big Mac burgers with some waffle fries or potato skins. For some more tasty side ideas, check out my post on what to serve with burgers. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- For the best McDonalds's style onions, re-hydrate 1 tablespoon of dried minced onions in ½ cup of boiling water. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes then drain and assemble your Big Mac.
- You could replace the dill pickle slices with dill or sweet relish if you'd like.
- Customize this burger with your favorite burger toppings like tomato slices or bacon.
- For that true 'steamed bun' texture you get from the McDonalds' wrapped burgers, heat your burger in the microwave on high power for 10-15 seconds.
- 1 ½ pounds ground chuck = 24 ounces. Big Mac patties are 1.6 ounces each so there should technically be 15 patties made with this portion of beef. (but I like the slightly larger 2.4-ounce patties best).
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Place the burger patties and toppings in separate air-tight containers or Ziploc storage bags in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 4-5 days.
Freeze your cooked burger patties by placing a piece of parchment paper between them so they don't stick together. Store the patties in a freezer-safe storage bag or airtight freezer container for up to 4 months. Thaw the patties in the refrigerator overnight before heating.
Reheating Big Mac Burgers
Sprinkle some water over the top of a hamburger patty and microwave for 1 minute, or heated through to your liking. To reheat more patties at a time, place them in a baking dish in a single layer and add ¼ cup of water to the bottom.
Cover the top of the baking dish with aluminum foil. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Your hamburger patties need to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
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❓ FAQ
It's really up to your preference! You can use fresh minced onions if you prefer. However, to get a true McDonald's style I used a tablespoon of dried minced onions and re-hydrated them in boiling water.
Allow the dried onions to absorb the hot water until the center is no longer hard.
You can serve any of your favorite burger sides! Of course, french fries would be the most popular choice for a true McDonald's meal. My air fryer frozen sweet potato fries, corn fries, Cajun fries, or onion rings would be delicious too!
Yes! If you want to make the burgers ahead of time, you can freeze them by placing a piece of parchment paper between each patty. Then store them in a heavy-duty freezer bag or airtight container for up to 4 months. If you are freezing leftover cooked Big Macs, you'll to take off the toppings before you freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
🍔 More Tasty Burger Recipes
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - Caramelized mushrooms and creamy Swiss cheese make this tasty burger restaurant-quality!
- Lobster Mac And Cheese Burger - Rich and flavorful lobster mac is seared to perfection, then loaded in between a homemade brioche bun!
- Smoked Hamburgers - These smoked burgers are seasoned with a tasty burger blend of seasonings and topped with BBQ sauce!
- Wagyu Burger - For the ultimate gourmet burger at home, try my rich and flavorful Wagyu burger recipe!
- Hawaiian Burger - This delicious burger features layers of lettuce, melted cheese, pineapple rings, and a tasty teriyaki sauce!
- Baked Cheeseburgers - If you don't feel like lighting up the grill or smoker, these oven-baked cheeseburgers are just as juicy and delicious!
📋 Recipe
Big Mac
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb ground chuck
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 7 ½ hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
- ¼ cup Big Mac Sauce (see recipe)
- 1 tablespoon minced onion (*see notes)
- ½ cup iceberg lettuce (shredded)
- 5 slices American cheese
- 15 dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Place your cast iron skillet (or heavy-bottomed pan) on the stove over medium-high heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together your ground beef, salt, and ground black pepper. Form 10 thin hamburger patties.1 ½ lb ground chuck, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cook the burger patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until the juices from the meat begin to run clear.
- Prepare your hamburger buns by spreading the softened butter on the cut sides of each bun. Place your buns in the cast iron skillet and toast them until they start to brown.7 ½ hamburger buns, 1 tablespoon butter
- Start building your burgers with the bottom slice of the bun. Spread the big mac sauce on the bun, add onions, lettuce, a slice of cheese, a hamburger patty, and the middle bun. Spread big mac sauce on the hamburger patty, add onion, lettuce, 2-3 pickle slices, the second hamburger patty, and the top bun.¼ cup Big Mac Sauce, 1 tablespoon minced onion, ½ cup iceberg lettuce, 5 slices American cheese, 15 dill pickle slices
- Serve with your favorite burger sides.
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Notes
- For the best McDonalds's style onions, rehydrate 1 tablespoon of dried minced onions in ½ cup of boiling water. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes then drain and assemble your Big Mac.
- You could replace the dill pickle slices with dill or sweet relish if you'd like.
- Customize this burger with your favorite burger toppings like tomato slices or bacon.
- For that true 'steamed bun' texture you get from the McDonalds' wrapped burgers, heat your burger in the microwave on high power for 10-15 seconds.
- 1 ½ pounds ground chuck = 24 ounces. Big Mac patties are 1.6 ounces each so there should technically be 15 patties made with this portion of beef. (but I like the slightly larger 2.4-ounce patties best).
- To store: Place the burger patties and toppings in separate air-tight containers or Ziploc storage bags in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 4-5 days.
- To freeze: Freeze your cooked burger patties by placing a piece of parchment paper between them so they don't stick together. Store the patties in a freezer-safe storage bag or airtight freezer container for up to 4 months. Thaw the patties in the refrigerator overnight before heating.
- To reheat: Sprinkle some water over the top of a hamburger patty and microwave for 1 minute, or heated through to your liking. To reheat more patties at a time, place them in a baking dish in a single layer and add ¼ cup of water to the bottom. Cover the top of the baking dish with aluminum foil. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Your hamburger patties need to reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
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