McDonalds Big Mac
This copycat Big Mac recipe recreates the iconic double-decker burger complete with the legendary special sauce that has made this sandwich a global phenomenon for decades. Two beef patties, shredded lettuce, American cheese, pickles, and onions are stacked perfectly on a sesame seed bun.
The iconic Big Mac with homemade special sauce built exactly like the original.
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Instructions
Make the Special Sauce
Combine mayonnaise, sweet relish, ketchup, yellow mustard, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of garlic powder in a small bowl. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Form and Cook the Patties
Season ground beef with salt and pepper and divide into 8 equal thin patties. Cook on a hot flat griddle or skillet over high heat for about 2 minutes per side pressing slightly for good contact. Add American cheese to half the patties in the last 30 seconds of cooking.
Toast the Buns
Slice each sesame bun into three sections to create the classic Big Mac structure with a middle crown layer. Toast all bun surfaces on the griddle until lightly golden and slightly crispy on the cut sides.
Assemble the Big Mac
Spread special sauce on the bottom bun and middle bun layer. Build from the bottom with sauce, lettuce, pickle, onion, patty with cheese, middle bun, more sauce, lettuce, pickle, onion, second patty with cheese, and the top bun.
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