homemade Big Mac
Learn how to make a homemade Big Mac with this easy recipe. Crispy patties, secret sauce, and sesame buns—everything you love, made fresh at home.
Ingredients
For the Burger:
- 2 sesame seed buns 1 top, 1 bottom, 1 middle bun slice from another
- 2 thin beef patties 80/20 ground beef, about 1.6 oz each
- 1 slice of American cheese
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Finely chopped onion
- 2 –3 pickle slices
For the Big Mac Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons French dressing
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Make the Big Mac Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until well combined. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Toast the Buns
- Split and lightly toast the top, bottom, and middle bun slices until golden. This gives the burger its structure and iconic flavor.
- Cook the Patties
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Cook each patty on a hot griddle or pan for 1–2 minutes per side. Flatten them for that classic fast food-style.
- Assemble the Homemade Big Mac
- Bottom bun: Spread sauce, lettuce, onion, pickles, one patty.
- Middle bun: Repeat with sauce, lettuce, cheese, and second patty.
- Top bun: Place on top and gently press down.
Notes
Pro Tip: Wrap it in parchment paper for a few minutes to let everything melt together like a real fast food burger.
Optional Sides (for a full meal experience):
Crispy frozen French fries (air-fried or oven-baked)
A classic cola or milkshake