Description
Learn how to make a delicious homemade version of the iconic Big Mac burger from McDonald’s. This recipe replicates the classic flavors and textures of the famous fast food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sesame Seed Hamburger Buns:
- 2 (1 for top and 1 for bottom, plus 1 extra bottom bun)
Beef Patties:
- 2 (1/8 lb each)
Shredded Iceberg Lettuce:
- 1/4 cup
Finely Chopped Onion:
- 2 tablespoons
Big Mac Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons (see notes for homemade recipe)
Dill Pickle Slices:
- 2
American Cheese:
- 1 slice
Salt and Pepper:
- To taste
Butter or Oil:
- For toasting buns
Instructions
- Toast the Buns: Toast all three bun pieces in a skillet or on a griddle with butter until golden.
- Cook the Patties: Season and cook the beef patties until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble the Burger: Spread Big Mac sauce on buns, layer with onions, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and patties. Stack and serve.
Notes
- For Big Mac sauce, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons relish, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Make ahead for better flavor. Use soft burger buns for the classic fast-food texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
