Description

A creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet homemade sauce that replicates the iconic fast-food flavor. This quick, no-cook recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and requires just five minutes of prep time plus chilling.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup high-quality mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s)
1/2 cup ketchup (such as Heinz)
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery salt

Instructions

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to prevent clumping.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and ketchup until smooth and uniform in color.
Stir in the sweet pickle relish, draining any excess liquid if necessary.
Pour in the white vinegar and whisk to combine.
Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and celery salt over the mixture.
Whisk vigorously for about one minute to ensure spices are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, keeping in mind flavors will meld as it chills.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least one hour (up to 24 hours) before serving to allow flavors to develop.

Notes

The sauce thickens as it sits in the fridge. If it becomes too thick after chilling, thin it with a teaspoon of water or milk. If too thin, add more mayonnaise. For a spicier version, add hot sauce or cayenne. For a healthier twist, substitute half the mayo with Greek yogurt. Do not freeze, as the mayonnaise may separate.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 90
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 150
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Carbohydrates: 2

Keywords: Big Mac sauce, copycat sauce, burger sauce, homemade mayonnaise sauce, quick dip, gluten-free sauce, dairy-free option