Big Mac Sauce
Making your own Big Mac Sauce at home gives you all the flavor you love at the golden arches with the convenience can creativity of being in your own kitchen.
We blend together mayonnaise, relish, mustard, and a few pantry spices to create a sauce that’s perfect for burgers, casseroles, salads, or even as a dipping sauce for fries.
This recipe is a great way to add a homemade twist to a classic favorite! And you can also customize it to make it taste the way you and your family like best. I’ve left some suggestions in the ingredient notes.
Recipe Highlights
- Simple ingredients you likely already have at home.
- Ready in less than 10 minutes.
- Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or fries.
- Easily customizable to suit your taste.
- Great for meal prep—keeps in the fridge for a week!
Ingredient Notes
Please check the recipe card below for a detailed, printable ingredient list.
MAYONNAISE – This is the base of the sauce, giving it a creamy texture and rich flavor. I use regular mayonnaise, but you can swap it with light mayo or even Avocado mayo if you’re looking for a healthier option. Just keep in mind that the flavor might not be quite the same.
SWEET RELISH – The sweet tangy flavor of the relish balances out the richness of the mayonnaise. If you prefer less sweetness, you can use dill relish.
KETCHUP – Adds a bit of sweetness and tang, rounding out the flavor. If you want to reduce the sugar, you can use a low-sugar ketchup.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR – A little acidity goes a long way in bringing all the flavors together. White vinegar or lemon juice can work in a pinch.
MUSTARD – I use yellow mustard for this recipe because it gives the sauce a bit of sharpness and color. Feel free to try Dijon mustard for a slightly different flavor.
SPICES – Garlic powder, onion powder, and classic paprika are the three key spices that help to give the sauce that classic Big Mac flavor we all know and love. The paprika also adds a subtle smoky note. I have also use smoked paprika, it changes the flavor, but everybody in my house loves smoked paprika on basically anything. Again, this is where you can get a bit creative and see what you like best.
SUGAR – We use just a bit of sugar to add some sweetness and balance out the more tangy ingredients.
How To Make Homemade Big Mac Sauce
Please check the printable recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
- Whisk all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl until well combined.
- Transfer the sauce to a container and pour it over your dish of choice.
Leftovers and Storage
STORE – Keep your homemade Big Mac Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. It’s great for meal prep or to have on hand for quick meals.
FREEZE – I do not recommend freezing any mayonnaise-based sauces as they can separate when thawed.
REHEAT – This sauce is meant to be served cold, so no reheating is necessary. Just take it out of the fridge and give it a quick stir before using.
MAKE AHEAD – You can make this sauce up to 5 days in advance. The flavors only get better with time!
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Homemade Big Mac Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl until well combined.
- Transfer the sauce to a container and pour it over your dish of choice.
Notes
Nutritional Information
Nutritional Disclaimer
Cheerful Cook team members are not trained nutritionists or medical professionals. Calorie information and nutritional values are estimates. If you have nutritional concerns, we recommend using a nutritional calculator.
Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.