Mc Donald's Hamburgers and Big Mac Sauce

Recreate the iconic taste of fast-food heaven at home with this McDonald's Hamburgers and Big Mac Sauce recipe! Perfectly seasoned, ultra-thin ground beef patties topped with crisp shredded iceberg lettuce, tangy dill pickle slices, and melty American cheese come together on lightly toasted buns to deliver all the flavors you crave. The star of the show is the homemade Big Mac sauce, crafted with a zesty blend of mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard, and a hint of paprika—perfectly mimicking the famous sauce we all love. Whether you're assembling a classic hamburger or taking it up a notch with a double-decker Big Mac, this recipe offers step-by-step guidance to nail the texture and taste of McDonald's right in your kitchen. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a fast, fun, and delicious way to satisfy your burger cravings!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Pepper
• 4 whole White hamburger buns
• 1 cup Iceberg lettuce (finely shredded)
• 16 slices Dill pickle chips
• 4 slices American cheese slices
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Sweet pickle relish
• 1 tsp Yellow mustard
• 1 tsp White vinegar
• 0.25 tsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp White onion (finely minced)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the Big Mac sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, paprika, and minced onion. Mix well until smooth. Cover and refrigerate to let the flavors meld while you prepare the burgers.

Step 2

Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (approx. 2 ounces each) and shape them into thin patties to resemble McDonald’s burger style. Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Preheat a griddle or non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked and slightly crispy on the edges.

Step 4

While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the griddle or in a toaster for extra flavor and texture.

Step 5

Assemble the burgers. For a standard McDonald’s hamburger: Spread a thin layer of Big Mac sauce on the bottom bun. Add a tablespoon of shredded lettuce, two pickle slices, one slice of American cheese, and a cooked patty. Top with the top bun.

Step 6

To make a Big Mac replica: Place the bottom bun on a clean surface and spread Big Mac sauce on it. Add a sprinkle of shredded lettuce, two pickle slices, one cooked patty, and a slice of cheese. Place the middle bun layer (use the bottom of another bun) on top and repeat the layers of sauce, lettuce, pickles, and another patty. Finish with the top bun.

Step 7

Serve immediately with fries or your favorite sides!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1180.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3825.0

Total Fat 279.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 538.7mg	0%
Sodium 7193.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 33.0g
Protein 125.5g	0%

Vitamin D 52.1IU	0%
Calcium 1118.8mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1467.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.7%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 22.4%