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Confessionโ€”Iโ€™ve always been obsessed with McDonaldโ€™s Big Macs. My copycat McDonald’s Big Mac sauce tastes just like the real thing, maybe even better. I slather it on burgers and dip my fries in it. You have to try it!

Top-down view of big mac sauce container with a small serving spatula in it.

What Makes This Sauce a Winner

  • True Flavor: Iโ€™ve seen a lot of Big Mac sauce recipes with ketchup, mustard, and minced onionsโ€”but thatโ€™s not how McDonaldโ€™s makes it. My version stays true to the original, so you can make the real deal at home!
  • Homemade Heaven: With homemade sauce, youโ€™re in controlโ€”and I say the more, the better. I love my burgers dripping with that rich, creamy, tangy goodness. Every bite should be messy and totally worth it.
  • Quick and Easy: You can have this ready to go in just 5 minutes!

Homemade Big Mac Sauce Ingredients

Overhead shot of labeled ingredients.
  • Relish: You can use dill pickle relish instead of sweet, but you may want to add 1/2-1 teaspoon sugar to balance out the tanginess.
  • Paprika: If you want a smoky flavor, swap the regular paprika spice for smoked paprika.

How to Make Copycat Big Mac Sauce

Grab your ingredients and letโ€™s whip up a tasty batch of this copycat recipe sauce. Simply stir everything together and adjust all the flavors to taste!

  1. Combine Ingredients: Addย the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar,ย garlic powder, onion powder,ย paprika,ย salt, andย turmericย to a medium bowl, then whisk to combine.
  2. Whisk: If you like your Big Mac sauce a little sweeter, add ยฝ-1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, or to taste, and whisk until combined. Makes about โ…” cup.

Is Big Mac Sauce the same as Thousand Island Dressing?

Theyโ€™re similar, but Big Mac sauce and Thousand Island have different ratios, and Thousand Island uses ketchup and diced onions, which Big Mac sauce doesnโ€™t. Both are tasty!

Hero image of Big Mac sauce in a glass container. There is a burger in the background.

How to Make Ahead and Store Leftovers

I like to double this Big Mac sauce recipe to use for the week! Itโ€™s a great condiment to have in the refrigerator. Itโ€™s easy to make and have on hand.

  • In the Refrigerator:ย Store in an airtight container or a jar with a lid. Keep in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. I like to stir the sauce before reusing it because the relish can release additional liquid as it is stored.
  • Make Ahead: Letting the sauce sit in the fridge for 24 hours will let the flavor develop before serving it. It’s not necessary, though!
A Big Mac burger.

Ways to Use Big Mac Sauce

We all know that Big Mac sauce is great for burgers, but it also makes a killer dipping sauce! Try it with crispy baked fries, chicken nuggets, onion rings, or these options below:

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Copycat Big Mac Sauce

By: Alyssa Rivers
My copycat Big Mac sauce recipe is creamy, tangy, and just like the original. Perfect for burgers, fries, and dipping everything in between.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Add ยฝ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, ยผ teaspoon garlic powder, ยผ teaspoon onion powder, ยผ teaspoon paprika, ยผ teaspoon salt, and โ…› teaspoon turmeric to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
  • If you like your Big Mac sauce a little sweeter, add ยฝ-1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, or to taste, and whisk until combined.
  • Enjoy with French fries, as a dipping sauce, or on a burger. Makes about โ…” cup.

Notes

Updated April 21, 2025

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: condiments, Sauce
Cuisine: American
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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