Description
This Copycat Big Mac Sauce recipe lets you recreate the iconic McDonald’s special sauce right at home with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for burgers, fries, or sandwiches, it captures that classic tangy and creamy flavor in just minutes with a short chill time to meld the flavors.
Ingredients
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Big Mac Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar (if using), paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Chill the Sauce: Transfer the sauce to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This resting period allows all the flavors to meld together, enhancing the taste.
- Serve: Stir the sauce before serving and enjoy it as a flavorful topping on burgers, fries, sandwiches, or use it as a delicious dip for vegetables.
Notes
- For best flavor, refrigerate the sauce overnight to let the ingredients blend fully.
- You can adjust the sugar amount to taste or omit it for a less sweet version.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This sauce pairs well not only with burgers but also as a tangy dip or spread for wraps and sandwiches.
