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Delicious homemade Big Mac burger on a wooden cutting board

Big Mac Copycat Burger

Enjoy the classic flavors of a Big Mac right at home with this easy and customizable copycat recipe. Perfect for a fun dinner night!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Special Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons French dressing
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
Burger Ingredients
  • ½ pound ground beef (80/20) For juicy patties
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pieces sesame seed burger buns Plus an extra bottom bun for each burger
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons diced white onion
  • 4-6 slices dill pickles
  • Butter For toasting the buns

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, French dressing, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth. Cover and chill for at least an hour.
  2. Mix the ground beef with salt and pepper, then form it into two patties.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet and cook the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden crisp.
  2. Butter and toast the buns in the skillet until they’re perfectly golden.
Assembly
  1. Assemble the burger starting with the bottom bun, add the special sauce, lettuce, cheese, topped with a patty, the middle bun with more sauce, onion, pickles, the second patty, cheese, lettuce, and finish with the top bun.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet for best results.