This super quick Copycat Big Mac Sauce recipe tastes just like McDonald’s popular burger sauce! Tangy, sweet and perfectly creamy.
Use this burger spread for topping hamburgers, dressing smash tacos, dipping fries and more!
Copycat Big Mac Sauce Recipe
You can whip up this creamy sauce in a matter of minutes. Adding this sauce to your sandwiches or burgers will give it a delicious taste you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients for Big Mac Sauce
All you need is just a handful of ingredients to whip up my secret big mac sauce recipe at home. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.
- Yellow Onion
- Mayo – use a good quality
- Sweet Pickle Relish – using a dill pickle relish will change the taste
- Yellow Mustard
- White Vinegar
- Paprika – sweet, NOT smoked
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
How To Make Big Mac Sauce
It’s actually super simple to whip up this homemade Big Mac Sauce, but you don’t want to skip the first step!
Grate The Onion
The first thing you’ll want to do is use a box grater to grate your yellow onion. This will allow the juices to release, while also making the onion easier to distribute the flavor into the sauce without cooking it.
If you use the small or medium grate on a cheese grater, it’ll be perfect.
PRO TIP: Remember to keep the juices from the onion, this adds great flavor to the finished sauce.
Combine Ingredients
All that’s left to do is combine all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir it together!
Is There Ketchup in Big Mac Sauce
It’s a common misconception that the orange-hue from the famous Big Mac Sauce comes from ketchup. In fact, there is no ketchup in big mac sauce.
The main ingredients for Big Mac Sauce include a good quality mayo, sweet pickle relish and mustard.
To achieve the right color and taste, you’ll want to make sure you stick with using a SWEET onion, SWEET pickle relish and a SWEET paprika. These crucial ingredients will give the sauce it’s sweet flavor, while the mustard and vinegar will balance it out with the tart.
How To Store Homemade Big Mac Sauce
Homemade Big Mac Sauce will store in the fridge for up to 7 days. I personally think the flavor gets better after a day or two of sitting in the fridge, allowing all the ingredients to mingle together.
I purchased these condiment bottles for storing my homemade sauces and they’re great! The wider opening makes it great for squeezing out the pickle relish in the big mac sauce.
What to Serve Burger Sauce with?
This creamy burger sauce is not only great on homemade burgers, but also makes a great low-carb salad dressing.
- Serve with a side of french fries or Asparagus Fries for dipping.
- Top the viral Big Mac Smash Tacos with it!
- Drizzle over my Cheeseburger Casserole or Cheeseburger Pizza!
- Dollop the sauce on top of a hard boiled egg with a sweet pickle for a protein-packed bite!
More Burger Sauce Recipes
If you’re wanting to jazz up a burger with a tasty sauce, here are a few more great options for you!
I can’t wait for you to give this creamy homemade burger sauce recipe a try! It really does taste just like the Big Mac version!
Copycat Big Mac Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp yellow onion, grated (with the juices)
- ½ cup mayo, good quality
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp paprika, sweet not smoked
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Grate the onion using a box grater, and collect any juices that come off as well as the grated onion. Add this to a small bowl.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in the bowl and whisk together. Store the big mac sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Notes
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Anne Carroll
Am I right in assuming for a family of your size you need to at least double the sauce ingredients?
I THINK this could impress my grandkids! (A very arduous task!)