DIY Big Mac Sauce

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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!

big mac sauce in a glass jar with a spoon

This sauce goes great with any burger. Try it with my wild mushroom burgers or include it in a DIY 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.

overhead photo of big mac sauce in a jar and sauce on a spoon

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!

  1. 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.
steps to make big mac sauce

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

What does big mac sauce taste like?

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.

Is Big Mac sauce just Thousand Island dressing?

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.

Can you buy Big Mac sauce at McDonald’s?

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!

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Easy Big Mac Sauce Recipe

Copycat McDonald's Big Mac Sauce is here to give you the taste of childhood. Enjoy it with burgers, chicken tenders, or sandwiches!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 59
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

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.
If you tried this recipe, please leave a review letting me know how it was!

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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5 Comments

  1. Jeannette says:

    5 stars
    So simple yet so perfect to go with any savoury dish! This is perfect for any dinner and just works with any meat!

  2. 5 stars
    What a great sauce for just about anything! Perfect for dolloping and dipping.

  3. 5 stars
    This is the ultimate burger sauce. I am going to have to make some burgers this weekend now.

  4. 5 stars
    Oooh this was delicious and even better than the original big mac sauce! This was so delicious and quick to whip up. I like to eat with more than just burgers.. I dip my fries in it and even drizzle it on salads.

  5. 5 stars
    This recipe is perfect for burger nights! My husband is going to love this. Excited to add this to burger night!