Homemade Big Mac Recipe (With Big Mac Sauce)

If you love McDonald's big mac, just wait until you try this copycat recipe. From the sesame seed bun to the juicy burger patties and secret big mac sauce, this big mac is as real as it gets. Oh, and the best part is you can make it at home in just a few simple steps!

The Best Homemade Big Mac Recipe

When it comes to McDonald's, nothing can beat their classic big mac. I mean, it's an iconic cheeseburger, and you just can't get anything like it anywhere else.

Well, until now!

This homemade big mac recipe is just as good as the original, and it's a little healthier too. It combines McDonald's big mac sauce with juicy, tender hamburger patties, American cheese, and all the fix in's sandwiched between hamburger buns.

Gah, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!

Plus, in addition to tasting great, this homemade version is so easy to make. The recipe basically has all the same steps as a regular burger recipe but with a few small tweaks. And you won't believe that you can make it in under 20 minutes!

By the way, since these burgers are so quick and easy to make, you'll have plenty of time to make some sides to serve with them. I suggest making these McDonald's french fries and these Mcdonald's chicken nuggets for the full fast food experience! And then you can make these McDonalds chocolate chip cookies for a complete meal.

INGREDIENTS

The ingredient list for this homemade big mac recipe is as simple as it gets. And if you don't have them at home already, it's well worth a quick trip to the store.

Anyway, here are all of the big mac ingredients:

• 0.5lb. ground chuck
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 burger buns with sesame seeds + 2 extra bottom buns
• 2 tablespoon chopped onion
• 2 slices American cheese
• 6 dill pickle slices
• Fresh lettuce, shredded

And here's what you'll need to make the secret sauce:

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ tablespoon India relish, drained
• ¼ tablespoon Thousand Island dressing
• 1 good pinch of sugar

By the way, if you want to make another unique burger recipe, you can use a lot of these ingredients to make this Krabby Patty recipe next!

Ingredient Substitutions and Additions

Now, if you don't have Thousand Island dressing, you can swap it for French dressing, and it will taste pretty similar. Alternatively, you can check out my other big mac sauce recipe and see if you have those ingredients instead!

Oh, and if you've never heard of India relish before, it's basically a slightly sweet and spicy relish. If you don't have any - and you don't feel like running to the store - then you can use sweet relish or dill pickle relish. Just keep in mind the flavor will be slightly different.

Also, it's worth mentioning that you can make this exact recipe, skip the buns, and throw everything into a big bowl with some extra lettuce to make a big mac salad!

HOW TO MAKE A BIG MAC

Again, this copycat McDonald's big mac recipe is so, so easy to make. It's about as easy as making any cheeseburgers at home, so why not make the incredible big mac?!

With that said, you will have to wait 30 minutes before cooking the beef patties, so just keep that in mind before you start making the recipe.

Well, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

STEP 1: SEASON THE GROUND BEEF

First things first, you'll want to season the ground beef with salt and freshly ground black pepper, mixing it into the beef with your hands. Then you can put this beef mixture into a large bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and put it in the fridge for 30 minutes.

STEP 2: COOK THE BURGERS

As soon as the 30 minutes are up, you can go ahead and shape the beef into 4-equal-sized hamburger patties.

Then take out a cast iron skillet and put it over medium heat. Once it's hot, cook the hamburger patties for about 3 minutes on each side. After you cook all of them to perfection, you can set the hamburgers aside.

STEP 3: MAKE THE BIG MAC SAUCE AND TOAST THE BUNS

Now that the burgers are good to go, you can make the big mac sauce!

To do this, add the mayonnaise, India relish, Thousand Island dressing, and a pinch of sugar to a bowl and give it a good mix to combine. Then you can set the sauce aside while you work on the sesame seed buns.

For the hamburger buns, use the same skillet you cooked the burgers in and place the tops of the buns, cut side down, in the skillet. You'll want to let them cook for a minute or so until golden brown and crispy. Next, repeat this step with the bottom of the buns, cooking them on both sides

STEP 4: ASSEMBLE THE BURGERS

Ok, now that everything is prepared, it's time to assemble the burgers!

First, put a bun down and top it with the big mac sauce, followed by the onions, lettuce, cheese, burger patty, and the middle bun (bottom of the cut bun). Then add more big mac sauce, lettuce, and a second burger patty, and finish it off with pickles and the top of the hamburger buns.

Finally, serve your big mac and enjoy!

HOW TO STORE MCDONALD'S BIG MACS

This recipe for a McDonald's big mac makes 2 servings, so it's perfect for a big dinner for two or for a dinner for one with a burger leftover.

Speaking of leftovers, if you end up with any, I suggest storing the burger patties separate from the sauce and the rest of the ingredients. This will make reheating the leftovers way easier.

So, to store leftover burger patties, you can put them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. And if you have any leftover McDonald's big mac sauce, it will also last in the fridge for 3-4 days.

By the way, if you want to freeze the burger patties, just put them in a freezer bag or airtight container, and they'll last in the freezer for about 4 months. 

How To Reheat Hamburgers

When you're ready to dive into your big mac hamburgers again, you'll definitely want to reheat the burger patty and toast the buns fresh.

So, to do this, cook the patties on both sides for 3 minutes on a skillet or until they're fully reheated. Then toast the buns in the same skillet and assemble the burgers as described above.  If you're heating the frozen hamburgers, you'll want to either let them thaw in the fridge or just add more cooking time to both sides.

FAQS ABOUT THIS MCDONALD'S BIG MAC RECIPE

WHAT ARE THE 5 MAIN INGREDIENTS IN A BIG MAC?

The 5 main ingredients in a classic big mac are two burger patties, McDonald's big mac sauce, lettuce, American cheese, pickle slices, and onions on a sesame seed bun.

HOW TO MAKE A BIG MAC BURGER?

To make a big mac burger, first, you'll want to cook two burger patties and toast a hamburger bun with an extra bottom. Then, once you make the special sauce, you'll want to assemble the burger as follows: bottom bun, sauce, onions, lettuce, cheese, burger patty, middle bun, sauce, lettuce, second patty, pickles, and finally, the top bun.

WHAT IS BIG MAC SAUCE MADE OF?

Big mac sauce is made up primarily of mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, and an assortment of spices. To save time, you can combine mayo with relish and Thousand Island dressing, and it'll have the same flavors as the original sauce.

WRAPPING IT UP

Well, that's how to make the McDonald's big mac!

While I love a good old-fashioned McDonald's big mac, there's just something so satisfying about being able to make my own big mac at home.

It's so easy to whip up, a lot healthier than McDonald's, and each bite is filled with incredible flavors. I just know after one bite, you'll be hooked!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this McDonald's big mac copycat recipe as much as I/we do.

As always, if you give it a try, then be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how it went!

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