Creating a Homemade Big Mac with Special Sauce is a fun and satisfying way to enjoy the classic fast-food favorite right in your own kitchen. This version captures all the flavors and layers that make the Big Mac so iconic, from the special sauce to the sesame seed bun and everything in between.
Whether you’re craving a nostalgic meal or want to impress with a homemade twist on a classic, this recipe has you covered.
Here’s how to make your very own Homemade Big Mac:
Homemade Big Mac with Special Sauce
Ingredients:
- For the burger:
- 2 sesame seed hamburger buns, plus an additional bottom bun for the middle layer
- 1/2 pound ground beef, shaped into 4 thin patties
- 2 slices American cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 dill pickle slices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the special sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons French dressing
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Directions:
- Make the special sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, French dressing, chopped onion, pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, and paprika.
- Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate the sauce until you are ready to use it. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Prepare the buns:
- Lightly toast the hamburger buns and the additional bottom bun that will be used as the middle layer. This step gives the buns a slight crispiness and enhances the overall texture of the burger.
- Cook the beef patties:
- Season the ground beef patties with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through. The patties should be thin, similar to the classic Big Mac.
- Assemble the Big Mac:
- Start with the bottom bun and spread a generous amount of the special sauce on it.
- Add some chopped onions, shredded lettuce, and a slice of American cheese.
- Place one of the cooked beef patties on top of the cheese.
- Add the middle bun layer (the extra bottom bun) on top of the first patty.
- Spread more special sauce on the middle bun, followed by more chopped onions, shredded lettuce, and the dill pickle slices.
- Place the second beef patty on top of the pickles.
- Finally, cap the burger with the top bun.
- Serve and enjoy:
- Serve the Big Mac immediately while it’s hot and the cheese is still melted. Pair it with some fries and a cold drink to complete the classic fast-food experience.
