Description
This homemade Big Mac sauce is creamy, tangy, and packed with the bold flavors you know and love from the iconic burger. It’s incredibly easy to make, customizable, and perfect for burgers, sandwiches, fries, or as a dipping sauce. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can recreate the magic of your favorite fast food right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp diced pickles
- 2 tbsp diced onions
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, diced pickles, and diced onions.
- Add paprika, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl. Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Cover the bowl or transfer the sauce to an airtight container. Let it chill in the fridge for 2–3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.
- Enjoy on burgers, as a dipping sauce, or however you like!
Notes
- If you prefer a less tangy sauce, start with 1 tablespoon of mustard and adjust to taste.
- For a sweeter sauce, add a teaspoon of sugar or sweet relish.
- Letting the sauce chill is key for the best flavor, so don’t skip this step!
- This recipe makes enough sauce for about 4 burgers. Double or triple the recipe as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking needed!)
- Category: Condiments and Sauces
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg