Big Mac Sauce

A not-so-secret copycat of the famous Big Mac Sauce we all love! Serve it on burgers, as a dipping sauce, or on my Big Mac Salad! It keeps well in the fridge so you can make it in advance and use it all week long.

Try some of my other favorite sauces, like Honey Mustard Dip and Homemade Tartar Sauce.

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Why I Love This Recipe

• Versatile – Serve on burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more.
• Easy to Mix Up – Just mix in a bowl and enjoy!
• McDonald’s Copycat – The fast food favorite burger sauce is easy to make at home!

Ingredients

All simple ingredients and you likely have most on hand already!

• Mayonnaise – This is the main base of the sauce. I like to use regular, full-fat mayo, but you can swap in light mayo as well.
• Ketchup – This gives the classic Big Mac Sauce color and, of course, Ketchup is a classic burger topping!
• Yellow Mustard
• Grated Yellow Onion – Finely minced onion can be used, but biting into the bits of raw onion in the sauce will taste very pungent.
• Sweet Pickle Relish – If you don’t have sweet relish, you can finely mince bread and butter pickles. 
• White Sugar – Just a small amount of sugar adds the right amount of sweetness.
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Paprika – Paprika adds a sweet yet earthy taste and great color!

How To Make This Big Mac Sauce Recipe

See recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

1. Mix up Sauce – All you need to do is add all ingredients to a small bowl then whisk up until combined. 
2. Chill or Serve – While the sauce can be used immediately, I prefer to chill in the fridge for an hour so the flavors can meld.  Serve on top of burgers, or on your favorite salad. 

Serving Suggestions

This creamy, fast-food inspired sauce is so versatile! These are some of my favorite ways to use it up:

• Stovetop Burgers or Grilled Hamburgers – Spread on top of your favorite beef burger.
• Turkey Burgers – It’s also great on turkey or chicken burgers.
• Cheeseburger Salad – Drizzle over a burger-inspired salad.
• Dipping Sauce – For fries, sweet potato wedges, or onion rings.

Storage

Keep leftover sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week. It’s a great option to make in advance!

More Sauce Recipes

• Honey Mustard Dip
• Blue Cheese Dip
• Jalapeno Ranch
• Nacho Cheese Sauce

Recipe

Big Mac Sauce

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Kristin Maxwell

Creamy and tangy Big Mac Sauce is perfect on burgers, as a dipping sauce, or on a salad. Make it in advance and use it all week long!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 6 servings (2 tablespoons)

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Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon yellow onion grated
• 2 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

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Instructions

 

• Place all ingredients in a small bowl, whisk until thoroughly combined.
• Chill for one hour for best flavor, or serve immediately. Serve on top of burgers, or on your favorite salad.

Notes

Yield: A little more than ¾ cup.

Keep leftover sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 181IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg

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