Big Mac Copycat Recipe

This recipe recreates the iconic Big Mac, capturing its distinct flavors and layered construction. Follow these steps to enjoy a homemade version of this fast-food classic.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• 3 hamburger buns (2 regular, 1 heel)
• Two 1.7 ounce 80/20 ground chuck beef patties
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup finely minced onion
• 1/2 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 slices American cheese
• 3 dill pickle slices

Preparation Time

• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 1

Step 1: Making the Big Mac Sauce

Add mayonnaise to a small bowl.

Add yellow mustard to the bowl.

Add sweet pickle relish to the bowl.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and white sugar to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients.

Add white distilled vinegar to the bowl.

Continue mixing until well combined.

Step 2: Preparing the Buns

Take a hamburger bun heel.

Carefully shave off the bottom portion of the heel with a knife.

Set the prepared heel aside.

Step 3: Preparing the Patties

Season one side of each beef patty with kosher salt.

Step 4: Toasting the Buns

Place the hamburger buns on a preheated griddle or large pan over medium-high heat.

Toast the buns until lightly browned.

Flip the buns and toast the other side.

Step 5: Assembling the Big Mac

Spread Big Mac sauce on the bottom bun.

Add a layer of minced onion.

Add a layer of shredded lettuce.

Place a slice of American cheese on the lettuce.

Place the first cooked patty on top of the cheese.

Add the prepared middle bun section (heel).

Spread Big Mac sauce on the middle bun.

Add a layer of minced onion.

Add three dill pickle slices.

Add a layer of shredded lettuce.

Place the second cooked patty on top of the lettuce.

Top with the remaining bun.