DIY Big Mac Sauce
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย privacy policy.
Copycat McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce is delicious with burgers, chicken tenders, or sandwiches! Ready in 5 minutes, with a few simple ingredients.
This DIY homemade McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce is a delicious addition to your summer BBQs or even a simple side of Air Fryer French Fries.
Made with just a handful of staple ingredients, you’ll want to keep a batch of this sauce in your fridge at all times!
This sauce goes great with any burger. Try it with my wild mushroom burgers or include it in a DIY burger bar (like this Best Veggie Burger Bar) this summer!
You’ll love this Homemade Big Mac Sauce
What was once a trade secret and often refered to as “special sauce” is arguably, what makes a big mac, the Big Mac, and what separates itself from all other burgers.
However, this trade secret hasn’t been a secret for a while; the question is no longer “What is big mac sauce made of?” and more “how do I make the best big mac sauce?” And I’m here to give you the best copycat recipe so you can make it yourself!
With this copycat recipe, you can get the sauce you love without making a trip to McDonald’s.
Big Mac Sauce Copycat ingredients
This sauce recipe can be made in a cinch! Just mix well and sauce up your meal. You will need:
- Wet ingredients: mayonnaise, creamy French dressing, and sweet pickle relish.
- Dry ingredients: sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and turmeric.
*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.
How to Make Big Mac Sauce
In one simple step you will have the most delicious sauce ready and on-hand!
- To make the sauce, simply whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Use immediately or store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
How to use this Easy Big Mac Sauce Recipe
This may shock some people if you have never tried it, but you can actually put this sauce on anything. Step outside of the box and use this Big Mac Sauce recipe as the perfect pairing to:
How to store DIY Big Mac Sauce
Take any leftover sauce and store in the fridge for up to a week. Be sure to keep it in a well-sealed container to maintain the best flavor.
Best Big Mac Sauce Recipe FAQs
This classic fast food sauce is a creamy and tangy sauce with a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with burgers (of course!), chicken sandwiches, and more.
While these two condiments have similar ingredients, they’re present in different ratios which result in different flavor profiles. Thousand Island dressing is also made with ketchup and diced onions, but classic Big Mac sauce doesn’t contain either.
Some locations offer small packets of Big Mac sauce that come alongside meals, but the general public won’t be able to buy it in large quantities. This recipe for homemade Big Mac sauce means you can make as much as you want, whenever you want!
More like this DIY Big Mac Sauce
- Crab Cake Sauce
- Chili Garlic Sauce
- Cilantro Lime Empanada Sauce
- 5 Minute Garlic Butter Sauce
- Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Cilantro Lime Tahini Sauce
Other Recipes You Might Like
Did you make this recipe? Post a photo on Instagram and tag me @JZEATS or #JZEATS so I can see! Leave a comment below and let me know what you think, too!
Easy Big Mac Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup creamy french dressing
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
- Serve immediately with your favorite burger or chicken tenders, or store in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid for later.
