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McDonald's Copycat Recipes
MD Ashraf Ahmed

Copycat Big Mac Sauce

This Copycat Big Mac Sauce is a creamy, tangy, lightly sweet homemade version of the famous McDonald’s-style special sauce. It comes together in 10 minutes and is perfect for burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, and wraps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Sauce, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced white onion
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, and white vinegar.
  2. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add the minced onion, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Whisk again until all seasonings are evenly distributed.
  5. Taste and adjust with a little more sugar or vinegar if desired.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Stir before using and serve with burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches, or wraps.

Notes

  • For a smoother sauce, pulse the mixture in a food processor for 5 to 10 seconds.
  • Substitute finely chopped dill pickles for sweet relish, adding 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Use as a burger sauce, fry dip, wrap sauce, or sandwich spread.
  • For a spicier version, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.