Big Mac Secret Sauce Copycat Recipe

Take that great Big Mac sauce and make it at home. So good on homemade grilled burgers, sandwiches and even a panini!

A bowl of Big Mac secret sauce with a burger and fries.

I remember going to McDonald’s as a kid. Like all kids, I loved going there to get the Happy Meal. It was great to open up that little box and see what was inside. More than anything, I loved the toy. I still remember the McDonald’s Changeables – Transformers that turn into burgers, fries, drinks and more. How cool is that?

It is crazy now as the parent and seeing my own kids respond the very same way. The first thing they do go straight to the Happy Meal Toy. The toys have improved a lot since the days I was a kid.

Make Big Mac burger sauce at home with the secret copycat recipe!

As a parent, I am not overly excited now about going to McD’s. We go there on occasion when we are driving somewhere and looking for a quick bite to eat. The kids are always first to shout it out when we are discussing where we will go, but I prefer other burger joints much more.

The one thing about McDonald’s that I do like though, is the Big Mac. It is not so much the burger that I like, because those patties are crazy small and there are almost no toppings. What I love about the Big Mac is that secret sauce! Some people say that the sauce is just Thousand Island salad dressing. It is close, but does not match it exactly.

A bowl of Big Mac secret sauce with a burger and fries.

Here is my recipe that come pretty close to perfectly matching the flavor of that sauce. I love making it at home and spreading it on a quality burger with lots of toppings!

This sauce is also perfect for these Big Mac Sliders!

Big Mac Secret Sauce Copycat Recipe

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Take that great Big Mac sauce and make it at home. So good on homemade grilled burgers, sandwiches and even a panini!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp tangy dill relish
  • 1 1/2 tsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried onion flakes
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together until blended.
  • Place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Spread on burgers, sandwiches and more.

Nutrition

Per serving:

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 321mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

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6 comments

  • 5 stars
    I thought this was better than Mac sauce. I love it on burgers and it’s great on other sandwiches too. My kids like it on grilled cheese. This is a solid recipe that you can easily tweak to your tastes. I also use it as a dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, even chicken.

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    • So glad you enjoyed the sauce! I love it for dipping as well.

  • 4 stars
    I loved Big H Sauce when I was a kid! We tried this tonight, and it was pretty good! I didn’t think it tasted quite right when it was freshly made, but 30 mins in the fridge solved that problem. I’m not quite sure it’s an accurate CopyCat, but it’s a really good substitute.

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  • 5 stars
    cool!!

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  • 5 stars
    Amazing!!!!!

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    • Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it.

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