The McDonald’s Big Mac 🍔—fast-food royalty.
What it is
A classic burger made with:
- Two beef patties
- Three-part sesame seed bun
- Big Mac sauce (that tangy, creamy legend)
- Lettuce
- Cheese
- Pickles
- Onions
Simple on paper, iconic in reality.
Want to make a Big Mac at home? 👀
Here’s a spot-on copycat version.
Big Mac Sauce (the star)
Mix together:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Chill 30 minutes for best flavor.
Burger Assembly
You’ll need:
- 2 small beef patties (about 1.6 oz / 45 g each)
- 1 sesame seed bun + 1 extra bottom bun (or slice a bun in half)
- American cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Pickles
- Finely diced onion
How to build it (bottom → top):
- Bottom bun
- Big Mac sauce
- Lettuce
- Beef patty
- Cheese
- Middle bun
- Sauce
- Lettuce
- Pickles + onions
- Beef patty
- Top bun
🔥 Pro tip: season patties with just salt & pepper—nothing fancy.
If you want, I can also:
- Break down why the Big Mac tastes so addictive
- Give a healthier homemade version
- Or do a Big Mac wrap / bowl / sliders version
Just tell me 😄
