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    Big Mac Sauce Recipe Made In 1 Minute | Tastes Just Like McDonalds

    by Brendan Cunningham 6 Comments

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    This big mac sauce recipe is just like the real deal from McDonald's! It's creamy, tangy, and goes perfectly with any burger or sandwich. So, say goodbye to waiting in the drive-thru line! Now you can whip up this famous McDonald's sauce in just 1 minute and satisfy your craving anytime that you want!

    A small mason jar with a lid containing homemade big Mac sauce. A spoon has scooped some and has it suspended over the mason jar.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Big Mac Sauce Recipe
      • Ingredients
        • What to Serve With Big Mac Sauce
      • How to Make Big Mac Sauce
        • Step 1: Mix The Ingredients
      • How to Store Big Mac Sauce
      • FAQs About This Big Mac Sauce Recipe
        • Is Big Mac sauce just Thousand Island?
        • What is the Big Mac sauce made of?
      • Wrapping It Up
    • More Sauce Recipes
    • Big Mac Sauce Recipe Made In 1 Minute | Tastes Just Like McDonalds
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
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    The Best Big Mac Sauce Recipe

    Everyone knows the delicious flavor of McDonald's big mac sauce. The tangy and creamy blend of sweet pickle relish and mayo just pairs so perfectly with all the savory spices in it.

    Gah, it's just so so good.

    Well, what if I told you that you can make this iconic McDonald's special sauce at home?

    That'd be pretty awesome, right? Well, with this big mac sauce copycat recipe, you can do just that!

    Honestly, this is so spot on to the real thing that you won't believe you didn't just go to McDonald's to get it.

    Plus, it's just so darn easy to make. As I already mentioned, just 1 minute is all it takes to make this homemade big mac sauce copycat recipe.

    Now, as far as what I use it on, I love making this big mac sauce for burger night - especially on one of these quesadilla burgers - as a condiment option for a cookout, or even as a spread on for just about any savory sandwiches.

    It just goes so well on so many different things. From this McDonalds spicy chicken sandwich to these McDoanlds chicken nuggets, to even these McDonalds french fries. They're all even more delicious when paired with this sauce.

    Anyway, now let's not waste any more time. Let's get into the ingredients you'll need to make this Mcdonald's special sauce recipe.

    A small mason jar with a lid containing homemade big Mac sauce. A spoon has scooped some and has it suspended over the mason jar.

    Ingredients

    My favorite part about this big mac sauce copycat recipe is that it actually uses really simple, common ingredients. I even bet you already have all of them in your fridge and pantry right now!

    Anyway, here's what you'll need to make this world famous sauce:

    • ½ cup Mayonnaise
    • 2 tbsp. French dressing
    • 1 tbsp. Onion, grated
    • 2 tbsp. Sweet pickle relish
    • 1 tsp. White Vinegar
    • ½ tsp. Paprika
    • ½ tsp. Onion Powder
    • ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
    • ½ tsp. Salt

    Pretty basic stuff, right? 

    Now, I think this big mac sauce recipe has the perfect ratio of spices and ingredients to make it taste just like the real thing.

    But, once you make it, you might want to make some adjustments to better suit your taste buds, so feel free to fool around with the measurements listed above. For example, if you'd prefer to have a less sweet crunch in your bug mac sauce, use dill pickle relish instead of sweet pickle relish.

    And, of course, you can also adjust any measurements of the spices if you'd prefer to too.

    Again though, I definitely suggest making this copycat big mac sauce the way it's written and then making adjustments if needed.

    By the way, just so you know, you can use a lot of these ingredients to make my McDonald's breakfast sauce recipe. So, you might want to check that one out next!

    What to Serve With Big Mac Sauce

    This big mac sauce copycat is great for spreading and dipping. It's not limited to just being served on the big mac burger. 

    Here are some ideas of how you can use this secret sauce to elevate any dish:

    • Have a McDonald's themed dinner night and spread it on these McDonald's snack wraps.
    • Elevate your breakfast and spread it on this homemade McGriddle or egg McMuffin.
    • Spreading a light layer of this sauce on raw chicken and cooking it as you normally would adds a ton of flavor and makes the chicken juicy and flavorful.
    • You could even use it as a salad dressing on this spicy southwest salad.

    Anyway, now let's get to making this copycat big mac sauce!

    A countertop with small bowls of mayo, mustard, sweet pickle relish, spices, and white vinegar.

    How to Make Big Mac Sauce

    Just 1 step - mixing - is all you need to follow to make this homemade big mac sauce recipe. And, honestly, this is about as easy as making a sauce from scratch gets. 

    Now, just so you know this big mac sauce recipe makes ½ a cup of the special sauce in just minutes. However, if you'd like to make more sauce, just simply double - or triple - the recipe.

    Anyway, here's how to make the best big mac sauce copycat recipe.

    A small bowl containing mayo, mustard, sweet pickle relish, spices, and white vinegar. A spoon sits in the bowl.

    Step 1: Mix The Ingredients

    So, the first and only step to make this sauce adding all the ingredients to a bowl and mixing them until they're completely combined.

    Then, either use the sauce immediately or transfer it to an airtight container - like a sauce bottle - and enjoy this perfect big mac sauce!

    How to Store Big Mac Sauce

    So, this McDonald's big mac sauce is a great condiment to have in your fridge at all times! Plus, the flavors taste even better the next day/s after you make it since it's a homemade sauce.

    And what's even better is that it stores really well too. If you keep the sauce in a sauce bottle in the fridge it'll stay good for months after you make it.

    A hand holding a spoon in a small bowl of the big mac sauce ingredients having just been mixed.

    FAQs About This Big Mac Sauce Recipe

    Is Big Mac sauce just Thousand Island?

    Some people compare McDonald's special sauce to thousand island dressing. And although big mac sauce resembles thousand island dressing, the two are quite different. Thousand island dressing is made with ketchup and lemon juice, whereas big mac sauce has a french dressing base and is made without lemon juice. Also, big mac sauce tends to be creamier than Thousand Island dressing as well.

    What is the Big Mac sauce made of?

    Big mac sauce is made up of a variety of ingredients that give it its iconic texture and flavor. This recipe for big mac sauce uses mayonnaise, relish, and French dressing as the base. Then, it has a splash of vinegar to enhance the flavors, and some spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt bring everything together. 

    A small mason jar with homemade big Mac sauce and a spoon in it.

    Wrapping It Up

    Well, that's how to make big mac sauce from scratch!

    This delicious homemade version of the iconic McDonald's big mac sauce is one you'll want to have with every meal. It's seriously that good, and it's so, so great to have on hand since you can honestly eat it with everything. 

    I know I'm biased, but I honestly think this is one of the best big mac sauce recipes ever created, so you'll have to give it a try to see if you agree.

    Anyway, I hope you like this McDonald's big mac sauce as much as I/we do.

    If you make it, leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!

    A small mason jar with homemade big Mac sauce and a spoon in it.

    More Sauce Recipes

    So, if you enjoyed this McDonald's special sauce, I think you'll like some of our other sauce recipes as well! 

    Give these a try next:

    • McDonald's szechuan sauce
    • McDonald's sweet & sour sauce
    • Chick-Fil-A sauce
    • McDonald's tartar sauce
    • Wingstop ranch
    • Seafood boil sauce

    Oh, and for more easy to make recipes - just like this one - be sure to check out our Youtube, Instagram, and Tiktok pages. We post new ones on them every single day.

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    Big Mac Sauce Recipe Made In 1 Minute | Tastes Just Like McDonalds

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    5 from 6 reviews

    This big mac sauce recipe is just like the real deal from McDonald's! It's creamy, tangy, and goes perfectly with any burger or sandwich you desire. No more waiting in the drive-thru line; you can whip this sauce recipe up in 1 minute and satisfy your craving anytime that you want!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 1 minute
    • Total Time: 1 minute
    • Yield: ½ cup 1x
    • Category: Sauce
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: McDonalds

    Ingredients

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    ½ cup Mayonnaise

    2 tbsp. Sweet Pickle Relish

    1 tbsp. Onion, grated

    2 tbsp. French dressing

    1 tsp. White Vinegar

    ½ tsp. Paprika

    ½ tsp. Onion Powder

    ½ tsp. Garlic Powder

    ½ tsp. Salt

    Instructions

    1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until combined.
    2. Use immediately or store in an airtight container - or sauce bottle - in the fridge for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅛ cup
    • Calories: 197
    • Fat: 20.5
    • Carbohydrates: 2.75
    • Protein: 0

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    Comments

    1. Reily

      October 09, 2022 at 10:25 pm

      Spot on Big Mac sauce.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Jack

      October 10, 2022 at 5:05 pm

      Actually like McDonalds I am impressed and happy.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Dane

      October 11, 2022 at 1:31 pm

      I liked it more than mcdonalds. I would make it more.

      ★★★★★

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    4. Aaron

      October 12, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      Big mac sauce is my favorite sauce in the world and this recipe was nice,

      ★★★★★

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    5. Terrel

      October 13, 2022 at 8:58 pm

      Imma put this on everything it's that fire.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Logan

      October 15, 2022 at 10:19 pm

      Really good.

      ★★★★★

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