Oh, a Big Mac night sounds amazing! Instead of just grabbing them from McDonald’s, you can make homemade Big Macs right in your kitchen – complete with the iconic “special sauce,” double patties, cheese, lettuce, onions, and pickles. The best part? You control the freshness, size, and flavor.
Here’s a detailed Big Mac recipe for tonight that will impress:
Homemade Big Macs Tonight – Copycat McDonald’s Recipe
Why Make Big Macs at Home?
- ✅ Fresher & juicier than fast food.
- ✅ You can make them bigger, cheesier, or healthier.
- ✅ That famous special sauce is easy to recreate!
- ✅ Perfect for family night, game night, or when you crave McDonald’s but want homemade quality.
Ingredients
For the Special Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp French dressing (or Thousand Island)
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Pinch of paprika
For the Burgers:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
- 4 sesame seed burger buns (extra bottom buns if you want the true 3-bun Big Mac style)
- 4 slices American cheese
- ½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 8–10 dill pickle slices
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- Salt & pepper