Recreate the iconic magic of a McDonald’s Big Mac right in your kitchen with this irresistible copycat recipe! Featuring juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties layered with melted American cheese, crisp shredded iceberg lettuce, tangy dill pickles, and finely diced onions, this burger is all about the layers. The pièce de résistance? The famous Big Mac sauce—a creamy, tangy blend of mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard, and spices that makes every bite unforgettable. Nestled between three toasted sesame seed buns, this homemade version delivers all the nostalgic flavors you love with the satisfaction of a DIY meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or satisfying a fast food craving from home, this Big Mac recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it with a side of fries and a chilled drink for the ultimate homemade burger experience!
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Prepare the Big Mac sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
Divide the ground beef into two equal portions (roughly 2 ounces each) and shape them into thin patties slightly larger than your bun size. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a skillet or grill over medium heat and cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Place one slice of American cheese on one patty to melt slightly.
Toast all three pieces of the sesame seed bun (top, bottom, and the middle piece from a second bun) in the skillet or on a toaster until golden brown.
Assemble the Big Mac: Spread the prepared sauce generously on the bottom bun and the middle bun. Layer the bottom bun with shredded iceberg lettuce, one cheese-covered beef patty, and two pickle slices.
Place the middle bun on top of the first layer. Spread more sauce on the middle bun, followed by shredded lettuce, diced onions, and the second beef patty.
Top the second patty with the top sesame seed bun. Gently press down to secure the layers.
Serve immediately with fries and a cool beverage. Enjoy your homemade Big Mac!
Serving size | (537.4g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1321.2 |
Total Fat 80.1g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 18.2g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
Cholesterol 159.4mg | 0% |
Sodium 2961.4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 104.8g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 5.0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 21.8g | |
Protein 42.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 96.1IU | 0% |
Calcium 421.0mg | 0% |
Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
Potassium 678.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories