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This copycat big mac sauce recipe will make your hamburgers seriously tasty! An easy, healthy copycat version of McDonald's Special Sauce. Delicious and easy - 5 minutes and only a few ingredients out of your pantry! Make it regular or make it keto. Let's go!

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Why You'll Love This Big Mac Secret Sauce

"My family LOVES this copycat special sauce recipe. It's has a ton of flavor that really compliments hamburgers, meatloaf, fries, or even salad. It's so yummy! I make my own at home because I want a sugar free version - sorry McDonald's" 🙂 -Kori

It's Easy

You can make this big mac sauce recipe with only a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes. I like to double or triple the recipe and keep some on hand.

Tasty!

It's no wonder McDonald's Big Mac Sauce is so popular - it's seriously good! When you get a craving, this homemade sauce is the perfect copycat version - it's big on flavor with only a few simple ingredients. So, slather it on a burger patty and slap on a sesame bun - oh yum!

Keto Big Mac Sauce

I make this a keto big mac sauce recipe by using sugar-free ketchup, avocado oil mayonnaise, and granulated monk fruit. There are only 1.2 grams of carbohydrates in this recipe but with 16 grams of fat.

How To Use Homemade Big Mac Sauce

This big mac sauce is fantastic over my Stuffed Big Mac Meatloaf and Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers. And if that weren't enough, here are some more ways to use it:

  • It's delicious over chicken, pork, and beef. I LOVE It on a grilled steak.
  • Of course, you should serve it over burgers.
  • Use it as a delicious salad dressing.
  • Everyone loves to dip their onion rings, french fries, or tater tots in it! (Okay, so do adults) 🙂
  • Serve as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders with Cheeseburger Stuffed Meatballs or these cooked frozen meatballs as an appetizer - a big hit at parties!

Big Mac Sauce Ingredients

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Here's what you'll need to make this copycat big mac sauce recipe:

  • Mayonnaise - there is a significant variation in flavors between mayonnaise brands, so just go with your favorite and adjust flavors accordingly. To make it keto use keto-friendly mayonnaise.
  • Dill Pickles + Pickle Juice - use any favorite brand. Whole pickles are the easiest to dice. Keep the jar handy cause you're going to need some of the juice.
  • Onion - I think fresh is best, but you can certainly play around with onion powder if you'd prefer.
  • Ketchup - for keto sugar-free keto-friendly ketchup, otherwise use regular ketchup. If you use unsweetened ketchup, you will need to add a little extra sweetener.
  • Sweetener - for keto use a sugar substitute such as granulated monkfruit sweetener if following a low carb or keto diet - or regular granulated sugar if not following a special diet.

For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

Big Mac Sauce Recipe Variations

  • Make it spicy by adding a drop or two of hot sauce.
  • If you find it too sweet add white vinegar or additional pickle juice.
  • Many people use Thousand Island dressing or French dressing instead of ketchup.
  • You could also try a dill pickle relish, or some people prefer sweet pickle relish in place of chopped pickles. If you use sweet relish, you might want to omit the sweetener and chopped pickles and then add in as needed to taste.

How To Make Big Mac Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, pickles, onion, ketchup, sugar, and pickle juice. Stir until combined.
  2. If possible, cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  3. Adjust any ingredient to taste. Serve and enjoy!
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Top Tips For Keto Big Mac Sauce

  • For the best flavor, make your sauce ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to blend. If you forget - no worries, it will taste good anyway. 🙂
  • A note on ketchup: Regular ketchup is sweetened. Sugar-free ketchup is sweetened with a sugar substitute, and unsweetened ketchup is not sweetened at all. Low carb and keto followers might be using sugar free or unsweetened. If using unsweetened ketchup, you will need an extra teaspoon of sugar substitute (adjust to taste).

Big Mac Sauce Recipe FAQs

How do I store it?

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to 7 days! It won't last that long though!

Can you freeze big mac sauce?

This recipe should not be frozen, mayonnaise is an emulsion that will break down if frozen.

What is Big Mac Sauce?

It's the secret sauce used on McDonald's Big Mac burger. The ingredients for making special sauce have long been held secret by McDonald's. There are many interpretations of this recipe but I think we can all agree - this sauce is so delicious it is what made the Big Mac burger so famous. It's tasty and addicting!

What's in keto big mac sauce?

Our keto version contains keto mayonnaise (our favorite is avocado oil mayonnaise), sugar free ketchup, dill pickles, pickle juice, a small amount of onion, and sweetener of choice (we used a monkfruit erythritol blend).

How many carbs are in keto big mac sauce?

The answer to this depends upon which recipe you make, but our version contains only 1.2 carbohydrates and 1.1 net carbs! Are you curious to know how many carbs are in a big mac (the full burger + sauce and cheese)? A whopping 45 grams!

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Copycat Big Mac Sauce Recipe (Keto Friendly!)

This copycat big mac sauce recipe tastes like the real thing and it'll take your hamburgers to the next level! Easy to make in only 5 minutes with just a few simple ingredients! Make it regular or sugar-free to accommodate low-carb and keto followers.

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Author Kori

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dressing, Sauces, and Seasoning

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 138 kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise (keto: use a keto-friendly mayonnaise)
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickles (finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup (keto: use sugar-free, see notes on ketchup below)
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener (keto: use a 1:1 sugar substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon dill pickle juice

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, pickles, onion, ketchup, sweetener, and pickle juice. Stir until combined.

  • If possible, cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend

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Notes

  • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
  • TOP TIPS: Finely dice the onion and pickles. Allow the flavors to blend by refrigerating for a few minutes - if you forget, no worries, this is delicious. Adjust any seasoning or ingredient to your tastes or dietary needs.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS:Use it on hamburgers, Big Mac Meatloaf, Cheeseburger Stuffed Peppers, salad dressing, or a dipping sauce for fries and tater tots.
  • A NOTE ABOUT KETCHUP: Regular ketchup is sweetened. Sugar-free ketchup is sweetened with a sugar substitute, and unsweetened ketchup is not sweetened at all. Low-carb and keto followers might be using sugar-free or unsweetened. If using unsweetened ketchup, you will need an extra teaspoon of sugar substitute (adjust to taste).

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 1.2gFat: 16gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 184mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.8g

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Copycat Big Mac Sauce is super easy to make and tasty! Make it a low carb, sugar-free, and keto Big Mac sauce so it's perfect for those watching their sugar intake. Not just for hamburgers - it's equally good with fries, meatloaf, or any salad! With just a few ingredients it's a super easy special hamburger sauce! Make it regular or keto sauce - both taste great!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Janet says

    This sauce is so yummy.

    Reply

    • Kori says

      Thank you thank you! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the sauce

      Reply

  2. Chelsea says

    Better than other low carb Mac sauces I've tried! I doubled the recipe and added 1tsp of vinegar and 1/2 tsp of paprika. I omitted the onion because hubby hates onions. Still really yummy, thanks!

    Reply

    • Kori says

      Thank you!:) Love your additions/substitution ideas! We make this A LOT in our house. It's REALLY good over my Big Mac Meatloaf Recipe - that will make your hubby really happy. lol

      Reply

  3. Diane M Phillips says

    Best sauce my husband and I every had ! We make it all the time and use it on everything.

    Reply

    • Kori says

      Thank you! 🙂 So glad you love it! I can't tell you how many times I've made this recipe too, LOL. It goes on meatloaf, sandwiches, salad, as a dip...and so on.

      Reply

  4. Traci K Stevenson says

    can you use dill pickle relish instead?

    Reply

    • Kori says

      I think you could! I haven't tried it but I think it would be good. Just add the base ingredients then add the relish to taste. Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply

  5. Michelle says

    Do you have an idea of how long this would last in the refrigerator if you make extra to keep on hand?

    Reply

    • Kori says

      The shelf life of the ingredients is quite long, but I typically don't keep it longer than 7 to 10 days. I hope you enjoy! 🙂

      Reply

      • Kori says

        One other thing, if you aren't sure you could make half and keep up to 7 days. Let me know how you like it!

        Reply

  6. Julie says

    just curious why you would have regular sugar for the sweetener if you put keto friendly mayonnaise and sugar-free ketchup?
    just trying to understand if you did use regular mayonnaise and you did use regular ketchup with the amount that you're putting in equal to the amount of sugar you could put in instead of monk fruit?..

    Reply

    • seekinggoodeats says

      I have included instructions to make this regular or sugar free low carb & keto. If you are following keto use a keto-friendly mayonnaise (not all are keto), sugar-free ketchup, and a 1:1 sugar substitute sweetener.

      Regular ketchup is sweetened. Sugar-free ketchup is sweetened with a sugar substitute, and unsweetened ketchup is not sweetened at all. Low carb and keto followers might be using sugar free OR unsweetened. If using unsweetened ketchup, you will need an extra teaspoon of sweetener sugar substitute (adjust to taste).

      Hope this answers your question! Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply

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FAQs

What is the closest thing to Big Mac sauce? ›

“The [sauce] that best replicated Big Mac sauce from McDonald's that you should go buy if you want it is Great Value's 'Secret Sauce,'” he said. “Look at the ingredients statement, it's almost identical.”

Is Great Value Secret Sauce like Big Mac sauce? ›

The closest option was Walmart's Great Value brand of Secret Sauce. “It's almost identical,” the chef said. “When you taste it you'll notice it's slightly sweeter, but this is the closest thing you could get from the supermarket that is almost exactly like Big Mac sauce from McDonald's.”

What is Big Mac special sauce made of? ›

Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Sweet Relish (diced Pickles, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Corn Syrup, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Chloride, Spice Extractives), Water, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Spices, Onion Powder, Salt, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Garlic Powder, Vegetable Protein (hydrolyzed Corn, ...

Can a Big Mac be Keto? ›

9. Big Mac Without The Bun. Yup, you can still eat a Big Mac when you're on the keto diet, though it's definitely not the healthiest keto option on the menu. If you're looking for an indulgence that still falls in the keto range, this is it.

Will McDonald's sell you Big Mac sauce? ›

Customers will only be able to get their hands on the 0.78oz packets of Big Mac Sauce if they order through the McDonald's mobile app. The sauce will come free with any Chicken McNuggets purchase, and can also be purchased a la carte at checkout.

Is Thousand Island dressing similar to Big Mac sauce? ›

Is Big Mac Sauce the same as Thousand Island Dressing? The two are similar, but they have different ingredient ratios. Also, Thousand Island dressing is made with ketchup and diced onions. Big Mac sauce doesn't use either of these ingredients.

Which sauce is the king of all sauces? ›

Bechamel – a milk based sauce that is thickened with a roux (clarified butter and flour). This sauce is named after its creator Louis XIV's steward, Louis de Béchamel. Considered the king of all sauces, and often called a cream sauce because of its consistency, this sauce is most often used in all types of dishes.

Does Hellmann's burger sauce taste like Big Mac sauce? ›

It was a great addition to my burger, it sort of reminds me of the Big Mac sauce in terms of colour and taste but definitely has more mayo-taste to it. The bottle is easy to use and apply onto a burger! Great new addition to the sauces one can put on a burger.

Is BK Stacker sauce like Big Mac sauce? ›

But Stacker Sauce — mayonnaise-based but textured with ketchup, paprika and rosemary — handily whipped the Big Mac sauce, which tasted only of the mayo its white color suggested. Big King's pickle slices were zesty enough to serve at a party.

Why don t they sell Big Mac sauce? ›

Former McDonald's chef claims chain 'refuses to sell Big Mac sauce in stores' McDonald's refuses to sell Big Mac sauce and other products in retail outlets because the owners of their restaurants would want a cut of any profits, a top former employee has claimed.

What is the formula to the secret sauce of McDonald's? ›

1 cup mayonnaise. 2 tablespoons relish (drained) 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar. 2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing.

Why do people like Big Mac sauce? ›

Big Mac sauce is incredibly creamy, with a sweet tang that adds just the right balance to a meaty griddled burger. It turns out that despite tasting similar to Thousand Island dressing, ketchup is nowhere to be found on the special sauce's ingredient list.

Is co*ke Zero good for keto? ›

You can drink zero-calorie sodas while on keto. These include Diet co*ke, co*ke Zero, Diet Pepsi, and other no-carb options. You can even make homemade soda with carbonated water, fresh fruits, and plant-based sugar additives.

Can I eat a hamburger on keto? ›

Is ground beef keto friendly? Ground beef contains plenty of protein, some fat, and has no carbs, making it an ideal ingredient for keto recipes. It's also a nutritional powerhouse, and has a wide array of vital nutrients such as iron, B vitamins, magnesium and potassium.

Is Mayo good for keto? ›

Mayonnaise is the perfect condiment for the Keto Diet because it consists of high fat, low protein, and zero carbohydrates. It also has many health benefits that can help you maintain Ketosis and achieve your weight loss goals on the Keto diet.

What is similar to a Big Mac? ›

A standard McDouble comes with two beef patties sandwiching a slice of American cheese, re-hydrated dehydrated onions, ketchup, mustard, and pickles on a toasted regular bun. The beef patties and cheese are completely identical to those found in the Big Mac.

Can I get Big Mac sauce on anything? ›

That means you can dip any sandwich, fries, hashbrowns, or, what the heck, even an apple pie, directly into a well of Big Mac sauce to your heart's content. Or, if you really want to swing for the fences, order up some sauce cups and totally slather your Big Mac.

Can I get Big Mac sauce on any burger? ›

The fast-food chain, starting April 27, will let you dip or smother whatever you order with the popular sauce.

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