Our quick and easy Big Mac Sauce is a flavorful, creamy topping for burgers, burger bowls, or a Big Mac salad. Made with fewer than 10 simple ingredients, this McDonald’s Big Mac sauce copycat is fast to prepare at home and perfect for summer grilling.
The Best Big Mac Sauce Recipe
Many of us remember the tangy, slightly sweet sauce that makes a classic Big Mac so memorable. This homemade version captures that familiar flavor using pantry staples. It’s easy to make, customizable, and an excellent addition to homemade burgers, salads, or as a dipping sauce. The whole family will love it.
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What You Will Need
- Mayonnaise – the creamy base that gives the sauce richness.
- Ketchup – adds sweetness and color; store-bought works fine.
- Sweet pickle relish – provides the tangy crunch that defines the sauce.
- Garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper – simple seasonings to balance the flavors.
- Soy sauce & rice vinegar – a small splash of each deepens and rounds out the taste.
How To Make Big Mac Sauce
Gather the ingredients, then combine and stir until smooth.
Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
You can use the sauce immediately, but for the best flavor let it sit covered in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight so the flavors meld. It will keep for several days and is handy to have on hand all week.
Best Way To Serve This Sauce
This sauce is very versatile. It’s wonderful on a Big Mac salad or a burger bowl, and it’s the perfect complement to grilled burgers. To assemble a classic burger, spread sauce on the bottom bun, add the burger patty, a slice of American cheese, and the top sesame seed bun. It also makes a great dip for chicken tenders, homemade nuggets, french fries, or sweet potato fries.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Recipe FAQs
- What is Big Mac sauce? A creamy, tangy blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and seasonings that adds bright flavor to burgers.
- Is Big Mac sauce the same as Thousand Island? They share similar ingredients but differ in proportions and seasoning. This recipe is tuned specifically to mimic the Big Mac flavor profile.
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Big Mac Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Combine: In a small bowl add 1/2 cup mayo, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; stir until well combined.
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Taste: Adjust any flavors to your preference.
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Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight for the best flavor. Use on burgers, salads, or as a dip.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Substitute Tamari for soy sauce to make this gluten-free.