Easy Homemade Big Mac Sauce (McDonald's Copycat)

Make creamy homemade big mac sauce in 5 minutes with mayo, relish, and pantry spices. Perfect for burgers, fries, and dipping.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 1

Course: APPETIZERS, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 74

1 cup creamy mayonnaise full-fat variety gives the best texture
2 tablespoons creamy French dressing regular French dressing also works if that is what you have
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish drain off excess liquid if very wet
2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust to taste
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic fresh or jarred
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper add a pinch at a time

Place the mayonnaise, French dressing, relish, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and smoked paprika in a medium mixing bowl.
Whisk the mixture vigorously until it is completely smooth and the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides if needed.
Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper as desired. Stir once more, then use immediately or chill.

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 1.8gFat: 7.2gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 78mgSugar: 1.6g

Use creamy French dressing for the closest texture; a thinner dressing will make the sauce runnier.

If the sauce tastes too tangy, stir in granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon at a time until balanced.

For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving so the relish and spices meld.

Store in an airtight container or Mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before each use.

This recipe yields about 1.5 cups, or 24 tablespoons, of sauce.

Serve it on burgers, as a fries dip, spread on sandwiches, or tossed with chopped lettuce for a quick salad.

Do not over-process if using a blender or food processor; pulse just until combined to keep the relish texture.

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