McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce Recipe

We are all very familiar with McDonald’s Big Mac and how it has a secret special sauce. It has been a secret all of these years, and we have finally figured out just what is all in this special sauce.

Some might think it is just a fancy name for Thousand Island Dressing. While it is similar in color and in taste, the ingredients are slightly different. My family always loves when I figure out copycat recipes and this one was at the top of their list.

Not only is this big mac sauce great on our burgers, we have come to love it on just about anything. It is great as a spread or for dipping your favorite French fries and vegetables. Also try our Big Mac Salad, Big Mac Wrap, Big Mac Sloppy Joes, Big Mac Pizza or Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole.

Why We Love This Recipe

Once you gather your ingredients and make this amazing Big Mac Sauce, you will be surprised at what all you can add this sauce to. Of course, we love it on our grilled burgers. We have added to our chicken and fish recipes and it was so good.

We also love it as a dipping sauce. Now my kids will dip their fries and their fried chicken into this sauce.

We love recreating recipes from our favorite fast-food restaurants. Most of the time it tastes better and it saves me time and money.

Ingredients

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How to Make Big Mac Special Sauce Recipe 

• Step 1 – Place all the ingredients in a small bowl.  Stir to thoroughly combine all the ingredients together. 

• Step 2 – Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but 24 hours is the best for the best results. 

• Step 3 – Then serve and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Tips

• Make Ahead – We think the sauce taste best when it has set in the refrigerator for a few hours and even overnight. It gives time for all the ingredients to really marinate together.
• Use it as a Marinate – This sauce would be great to marinate your chicken breast or chicken thighs in. Just place chicken in a zip lock bag and spoon in some sauce. Let it marinate overnight and then grill or bake your chicken.
• Low Carb Option – Still love the Big Mac flavor but want a low-carb option. Make a burger bowl and mix in some sauce. It is almost like eating a Big Mac but without the bun.

Is Big Mac Sauce only for Burgers?

No, there are a lot of uses for McDonald’s Special Sauce. Here are some of our favorites:

• It is great on Burger Patty and Hot dogs.
• Use it has a sandwich spread.
• Mix in with your pasta salad
• Top your lettuce Wraps
• Put a spoonful on your bake potatoes
• We love it has a salad dressing
• My kids use it has a dipping sauce for their french fries, chicken tenders or chicken nuggets and onion rings
• Use as a dipping sauce with chopped vegetables

Since this Copycat Big Mac Sauce Recipe is so easy to make, I always have it ready when my friends and family come over. It now a regular sauce on our menu when we are grilling out burgers or chicken. Everyone loves this classic sauce and usually is always gone first.

Make this easy, tangy Copycat McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce for your next get together. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Homemade Big Mac

Since you know how to make the secret sauce that it is on a Big Mac. Let’s build a Big Mac and skip the drive-thru. This will make 4 servings.

• Ground Beef Patties – Make 8 think patties out of lean ground beef
• Sesame Seed Buns – You will need 4 top buns and 8 bottom buns. Make sure you get enough so you can make the Big Mac the right way.
• Lettuce – We like using shredded iceberg lettuce as it gives it the best crunch.
• Onion – Minced Onion is standard on a Big mac but you can always leave it off.
• Cheese – We use 4 American Slice cheese. You can always use more or if you want you can omit it.
• Pickles – Use slice dill pickles for the burger.
• Now it is time to assemble – Start with a bottom bun, spread your homemade Big Mac Sauce on top, onion, lettuce, cheesy, hamburger patty, bottom bun, sauce, onion, lettuce, pickle, hamburger patty, and top bun.