Copycat McDonald’s Big Mac Recipe
My Big Mac Recipe is just as good if not better than McDonald’s!! Juicy burgers are piled high with lettuce, onion, pickles, and cheese.
Ingredients
Special Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons French dressing
- 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon finely minced white onion
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Burger:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 sesame seed bun halved
- 2 slices American cheese
- shredded lettuce
- diced onions
- pickle slices
- sesame seeds for garnish
- 1 additional sesame seed bun for the middle layer
Instructions
- Prepare Special Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, minced onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Form and Cook Patties: Divide ground beef into two thin patties, season with salt and pepper, and cook in a skillet or grill to your desired doneness.
- Assemble Burger: Start with the bottom bun, add a layer of special sauce, shredded lettuce, one slice of American cheese, one beef patty, and diced onions. Place an additional bottom bun on top, spread more special sauce, shredded lettuce, another slice of american cheese, pickles, add the second beef patty, top with diced onions, and finally, cap with the top bun.
Notes
This Big Mac recipe recreates the McDonald's classic with an added middle bun for authenticity.
Get creative by adding tomatoes, extra cheese, or bacon to customize your burger further.
Enjoy your homemade Big Mac with a side of fries and a cold beverage for the full fast-food experience. Dive into the nostalgia of this iconic burger!
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled depending on your needs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 1704cal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 145g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 2438mg | Sugar: 20g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 555mg | Iron: 7mg