Our Copycat Big Mac Is ALL About That Classic Sauce

Theo Kaloudis
·2 min read

Yields: 4 servings

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

Big Mac Sauce

  • 3/4 c.

    mayonnaise

  • 1/4 c.

    sweet pickle relish

  • 2 tsp.

    Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp.

    paprika

  • 1/2 tsp.

    granulated sugar

  • 1/2 tsp.

    onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp.

    beef bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon)

  • 1/4 tsp.

    garlic powder

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

Burgers

  • 1/2 c.

    finely chopped yellow onion

  • 1 lb.

    (80% lean) ground beef

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 4

    sesame seed hamburger buns, plus 4 bottom buns

  • 2 tsp.

    (or more) neutral oil

  • 4

    slices American cheese

  • 1 1/2 c.

    shredded iceberg lettuce

  • 24

    dill pickle chips

Directions

Big Mac Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, mustard, paprika, sugar, onion powder, beef bouillon, and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Burgers

  1. In a small bowl, cover onion with cold water; set aside until ready to use.

  2. Form beef into 8 patties about 1" wider than buns; season all over with salt and pepper.

  3. In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Working in batches, cook buns cut side down, adding more oil if needed and watching closely, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer buns to a cutting board.

  4. In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook 4 patties, flipping halfway through, until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining patties.

  5. Drain reserved onions and spread on a paper towel-lined plate. Spread some sauce across bottom bun. Top with a slice of cheese, some onions, lettuce, 3 pickles, and a burger patty. Top with a second bottom bun, more sauce, onions, lettuce, and 3 pickles. Top with a second burger patty. Close with top bun. Repeat to make 3 more burgers.

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