Homemade Copycat Big Mac Recipe

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Published: July 23, 2013Updated: March 10, 2021Author: Elyse Ellis
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Homemade Copycat Big Mac Recipe

We didn’t go out to eat very often growing up.  Usually at birthdays or other celebrations.

You can imagine how expensive it would be to take a family of 8 out to dinner!

I know it isn’t the healthiest thing to be excited about, but I always loved when McDonald’s had “Big Mac Monday”, which meant that their juicy sandwiches were only 99 cents!

We could usually convince my parents to not pass up such a great deal! 🙂

I still love a Big Mac now and then and thought I would enjoy it even more if I could make it myself.

Let me tell you, this “secret sauce” is spot on!  Oh. My. Goodness.  It was almost better than the real thing!  Try it.  You won’t be sorry!

Related recipe: Love Big Macs? Then you’ll love our Big Mac Sliders Recipe! All the same taste, a lot less work! 

Serves: 4

Homemade Copycat Big Mac Recipe

I love a Big Mac now and then and thought I would enjoy it even more if I could make it myself.Let me tell you, this “secret sauce” is spot on!  Oh. My. Goodness.  It was almost better than the real thing!  Try it.  You won’t be sorry!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
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Ingredients

Special Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons French dressing
  • 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 Tablespoon minced white onion
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Hamburger and Toppings

  • 8 Hamburger Buns with sesame seeds  (using 4 whole buns and 4 bottom buns)
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • Special Sauce (recipe below)
  • 2 pounds ground beef (form into 8 patties)
  • 16 ounces dill pickle slices 1 bottle
  • 8 slices American cheese

Instructions

  • To make the special sauce, mix together mayonnaise, French dressing, pickle relish, minced white onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt until combined. Chill in the fridge.
  • Grill your hamburger patties until cooked through.  
  • Starting from the bottom:  bottom bun, special sauce, shredded lettuce, hamburger patty, two dill pickles, slice of cheese, additional bottom bun, special sauce, shredded lettuce, hamburger patty,  two dill pickles, top bun.

Nutrition

Calories: 1102 kcal · Carbohydrates: 55 g · Protein: 56 g · Fat: 72 g · Saturated Fat: 27 g · Trans Fat: 3 g · Cholesterol: 208 mg · Sodium: 2663 mg · Potassium: 950 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 13 g · Vitamin A: 904 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 685 mg · Iron: 8 mg

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Elyse Ellis

(Recipe adapted from Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice)

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  1. Katherine says:
    July 23, 2013
    That looks delicious! I can't wait to try it. YUM!!
    Reply
    • Christine Bell says:
      July 31, 2014
      We lived in southern California when the Big Macs came out & believe it or not, the sauce was available at the grocery store starting in 1970 or so. Havent seen it since moving back East. Does anyone know if it can still be bought at stores? I cant remember if it was actually labeled "Big Mac". I do remember we were thrilled when we saw it. (Probably patented or copyrighted today).
      Reply
      • lynn says:
        December 2, 2018
        I remember Big Bobs dressing, it was my into to 1,000 island.
        Reply
  2. Chelsie says:
    July 23, 2013
    I love Big Macs but hate McDonald's... if that makes sense lol. Can't wait to try these!!
    Reply
    • Jamie says:
      April 25, 2014
      Chelsie, I feel the same way. I have stayed away from McDonald's for a few years, but sometimes I just want a big mac and fry so bad.
      Reply
  3. Charlotte M Steich says:
    July 23, 2013
    I love all kinds of recipes !!!!
    Reply
  4. Dan says:
    July 24, 2013
    OH MY GOD! That is AWESOME! And now I know what's in the secret sauce! PLUS I can now finally have McDonald's and not feel guilty about it! I'll definitely be putting this on my blog, if that's ok with you guys! Dan x
    Reply
  5. John says:
    July 24, 2013
    As some one who worked there in high school way back when, you are close to having it right. It is sauce, onions, lettuce and cheese on the bottom and sauce, onion, lettuce and pickles on top.
    Reply
  6. annie soifert says:
    July 28, 2013
    Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun. The onions are missing from this recipe. Guess I'll just go a head and add them as well. Looks delish!
    Reply
  7. Mandi Welbaum says:
    October 26, 2013
    Oh my goodness, thank you for sharing this. This looks so good and easy to make at home.
    Reply
  8. Ally says:
    November 11, 2014
    Thank you for sharing this!! I just made it and it's stupendous!! Pure joy!! Thanks again!!
    Reply
  9. Hauwa says:
    April 10, 2015
    Yummm! making this ASAP.... Thank You
    Reply
  10. Cynthia Almas says:
    April 10, 2015
    lovet his since i have a large family also.. the only thing you forgot.. (if you sing the song.. you will catch it.. ) two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, ONIONS, all on a sesame bun. :) Thank you for sharing this.. i love your pinterest!!!
    Reply
  11. Karen says:
    June 5, 2016
    The looks SO good! Thanks for posting.
    Reply
  12. jessica says:
    February 1, 2017
    It's not cheddar cheese though it has to be American cheese!
    Reply
  13. Holly Labanc says:
    March 19, 2018
    Love It!
    Reply
  14. Kaye says:
    December 15, 2018
    Is French dressing in a bottle?
    Reply
    • Brittany says:
      February 1, 2019
      Yes. Like Western brand or Catalina is the Kraft version.
      Reply
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