Big Mac Sauce (Homemade & Easy)

Bring the classic McDonald's Big Mac Sauce flavor to your kitchen with this easy homemade sauce! This secret sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with just the right balance of sweetness and spice—perfect for burgers, fries, and even sandwiches. 

I’m a fan of burgers, but my favorite has always been the classic McDonald's Big Mac. I learned how to make the sauce in elementary school, and though I'm not sure why it was part of the curriculum, I forgot that recipe over the years. Now, since I love food and creating recipes, I had to find the recipe for that classic sauce I craved. 

This sauce requires a few ingredients, and you likely have everything in your kitchen already. It’s great when served on burgers, with fries, or even salad bowls. 

If you like this classic burger sauce, you should check out my spicy mayonnaise recipe.

A Quick Look at the Ingredients

Ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Base Ingredients:

Mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard

Seasonings & Flavor Enhancers:

Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, white vinegar

Tools Needed

A small bowl and a whisk or fork

How to Make This Homemade Big Mac Sauce

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sweet relish, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, and white vinegar until smooth and well combined.

Taste and adjust seasonings as desired—add more vinegar for tang or relish for sweetness.

Serve and enjoy. You can also cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.

What is Big Mac Sauce?

Big Mac Sauce is the creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet spread that makes the Big Mac so iconic. It’s a blend of mayo, pickle relish, mustard, and spices, though McDonald’s keeps the exact recipe under wraps. I researched and tested various recipes on the net to develop this close replica.

Tanya’s Top Tips

• Make It Sweeter or Tangier – Adjust the amount of sweet pickle relish or white vinegar to suit your taste. More relish adds sweetness, while extra vinegar enhances the tangy kick.
• Swap the Mayo – Try using Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise for a lighter version. It won’t be exactly the same, but it still makes a delicious, creamy sauce.
• Add a Little Heat – If you like a bit of spice, stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
• Use It on More Than Burgers – Drizzle it over fries, spread it on sandwiches, or even use it as a dip for chicken tenders and veggetables.

Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

• Make Ahead – This sauce can be made in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container to enhance the flavors.
• Storage – Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

What the test kitchen says about this Copycat Sauce

I made this sauce extensively, and the feedback from my family and friends is that it tastes just like McDonald's Big Mac sauce, making it perfect for homemade Big Macs.

Recipes to Serve with Big Mac Sauce

This Big Mac sauce is great on top of hamburgers, but it can be used for so much more . Here are a few recipes it goes well with.

• Air Fryer Frozen Burgers (these are the burgers shown in the photos of this post)
• Ground turkey burgers
• Air Fryer French Fries
• Chicken Bites or Chicken Tenders
• Big Mac Salad Bowls
• Fresh Cut Vegetables

This copycat Big Mac sauce is easy to prepare and tastes just like the original.I hope you love it as much as we do.  If you have tried this recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please rate it and let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

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Big Mac Sauce Recipe

Bring the classic Big Mac flavor to your own kitchen with this easy homemade sauce! This homemade sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with just the right balance of sweetness and spice—perfect for burgers, fries, and even sandwiches. 

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Mac Sauce

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 203kcal

Author Tanya

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Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sweet relish, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and white vinegar together until smooth and well combined.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as desired—add more vinegar for tang or relish for sweetness.
• Serve as a dipping sauce or as a condiment to your burgers.

Notes

• This Big Mac sauce will last in your fridge for about a week. 
• If you prefer, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop even more.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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