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The Ultimate Homemade Big Mac Sauce Copycat Recipe (Creamy, Tangy, & Ready in 5 Minutes)

A close-up of creamy, orange-tinted homemade big mac sauce served in a small white fluted ramekin.

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Recreate the signature flavor of fast-food special sauce at home. This creamy, tangy condiment uses simple pantry staples and mixes up in minutes. It is the best homemade burger sauce for your next cookout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Measure all ingredients into a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and uniform in color.
  3. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed; add a pinch more vinegar for tang or paprika for color.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to combine fully.
  5. Serve immediately on burgers, as a tangy dipping sauce for fries, or as a creamy sandwich spread.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, let this sauce rest in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. The flavors deepen as it sits.
  • This sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • If you want a slightly sweeter sauce, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar or substitute sweet relish for dill relish.

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