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The Ultimate 5-Minute Creamy Big Mac Sauce Copycat

A close-up of creamy, pinkish-orange homemade big mac sauce swirled in a small white ramekin.

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Recreate the iconic, creamy, and tangy flavor of the classic fast-food special sauce at home. This recipe uses simple pantry staples and requires no cooking, delivering the best burger condiment in minutes. It is perfect for burgers, fries, sandwiches, and wraps.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. You need no cooking for this easy sauce recipe.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform in color.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed; add a pinch more vinegar for tang or paprika for color.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld for the best taste.
  6. Use this homemade burger sauce generously on your next burger, as a quick dipping sauce for fries, or as a spread for sandwiches.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, chill the sauce for at least one hour. This step helps the flavors fully develop.
  • This copycat condiment keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • If you prefer a slightly sweeter sauce for your burger bowls, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar or a few drops of pickle juice from the relish jar.

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