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The Ultimate Quick & Creamy Big Mac Sauce Copycat Recipe

A close-up of creamy, orange-tinted homemade big mac sauce generously filled in a small white bowl.

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Create the signature sweet and tangy flavor of McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce at home. This easy copycat recipe uses simple pantry staples and mixes up in under five minutes. Use this creamy burger sauce on burgers, fries, or sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder to the bowl.
  3. Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are fully combined and the sauce is smooth and uniform in color.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed, adding a tiny bit more vinegar for tang or paprika for color.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the special sauce recipe for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
  6. Serve this homemade Big Mac Sauce on your favorite burgers, as a dipping sauce for fries, or as a spread for sandwiches.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, chill the sauce for at least one hour before you use it.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
  • Store leftover creamy burger topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • If you want a slightly healthier special sauce variation, replace half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.

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