Homemade Big Mac Sauce

5 from 3 votes

Homemade Big Mac Sauce is the amazing Special Sauce your hamburgers have been missing! Best of all, this easy condiment recipe is Paleo, Whole30, Keto friendly, dairy-free and gluten-free!

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Homemade Big Mac Sauce Recipe

I’m telling you, this Homemade Big Mac Sauce really is something special! It’s tangy, creamy, and just absolutely wonderful on hamburgers and cheese burgers.

In fact, it’s such a good burger sauce recipe that you’ll probably start putting it on other things, like eggs, veggies, potato skins, and more! Don’t worry, I won’t tell (wink). It’s in my top two all-time favorite sauces, right next to my Chick Fil A sauce.

Making homemade condiments like BBQ sauce is so nice, and so much better for you. But honestly? They taste better than the real thing, too. So fresh and so good!

This homemade sauce is similar to Thousand Island Dressing, but thicker and more like a dipping sauce or a thicker sauce you spread on beef patties. It’s a dreamy sauce with a creamy and tangy flavor.

You may also like: Cherry Tomato Bruschetta, Dairy Free Pesto, Sugar Free Pickled Onions, Mango Guacamole.

Homemade Special Sauce ingredients for ketchup on a cutting board.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Homemade Big Mac Sauce is such a fun addition to your burger nights!

  • It’s easy to make with stuff you probably already have at home.
  • Homemade condiments are so much better for you because you know exactly what’s in them.
  • You can use it on more than just homemade burgers. Try it on nachos, salads, potatoes, onion rings and French fries!

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this homemade version of McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce!

  • Mayonnaise: See my list of Whole30 compliant mayo brands, or make your own.
  • Ketchup: Check out my list of Whole30 ketchup brands, or choose one that’s keto-friendly if you’re following a Keto or Low Carb plan.
  • Onion Flakes: This is found in the spice aisle, and could also be labeled as dried garlic.
  • Dill Pickle Relish: If you can’t find Whole30 compliant sweet relish, just finely dice a dill pickle up.
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

This homemade Big Mac sauce (aka special sauce, secret sauce or hamburger dressing) recipe is one of my all-time favorite condiments. It only takes about 2 minutes to make, because all you need to do is mix the ingredients together. Yup, you read that right. Just mix it up and you’re ready to go!

It’s a really good burger sauce recipe, but I promise, there are endless ways to use it! Keep reading…

Uses for Big Mac Sauce

Well obviously, this special sauce is delicious on burgers! It was originally made by McDonald’s for their Big Mac cheeseburger, but you can put it on any kind of burger you like. Homemade hamburgers or turkey burgers are both perfect for Big Mac sauce!

And if you’re wondering, the classic McDonald’s Big Mac burger recipe includes two beef patties, their signature Big Mac sauce, a slice of American cheese, lettuce, pickles and onions on a three-part sesame seed bun.

This special sauce has so many uses beyond topping a burger (which is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it, by the way!):

A person is creating a keto-friendly salad by adding dressing to a mix of fresh vegetables.

Storage Tips

Store the leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days. If you use homemade mayo, it will last less, about 3-4 days.

FAQ

What is in Big Mac sauce?

You can make your own Big Mac Sauce with mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, onion flakes, salt and pepper.

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Two hands holding a small glass dish with the finished homemade special sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds, a good burger sauce recipe!

Homemade Big Mac Sauce

Homemade Big Mac Sauce is the best condiment for your burgers and more!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Special Sauce

  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2-3 tablespoon relish see note below
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes (dried onions)
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons pepper

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Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients together for the special sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

If you can’t find compliant relish or don’t want to buy it just for this recipe, chop a dill pickle up into really tiny pieces. It works great!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5tablespoons | Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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