Description
Culinary magic meets nostalgia in this Secret Sauce recipe, echoing McDonald’s iconic Big Mac flavors. Creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced, you’ll master this legendary condiment that elevates burgers from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 ml) miracle whip salad dressing
- ¼ cup (59 ml) sweet pickle relish
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) French salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Instructions
- Gather a medium mixing bowl and prepare to blend an array of zesty condiments that will elevate any sandwich or burger experience.
- Carefully pour Miracle Whip into the bowl, creating a creamy white base that will serve as the foundation for this tantalizing sauce.
- Introduce sweet pickle relish, allowing its vibrant green specks to contrast against the smooth white backdrop.
- Drizzle yellow mustard and French salad dressing, watching the colors swirl and intermingle with each addition.
- Splash in white vinegar to provide a subtle tangy undertone that will awaken the palate.
- Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt, distributing the spices evenly across the surface of the mixture.
- Grasp a whisk or spoon and blend the ingredients with deliberate, circular motions, ensuring every component is thoroughly integrated.
- Continue stirring until the sauce transforms into a uniform, glossy mixture with no visible separation between ingredients.
- Select an airtight container or mason jar, and gently transfer the completed sauce into its new home.
- Secure the lid tightly, then refrigerate to preserve the sauce’s vibrant flavors and optimal consistency.
Notes
- Crafted to replicate the iconic Big Mac sauce with a perfect blend of tangy and creamy flavors.
- Homemade version saves money and allows complete control over ingredients and taste.
- Stores easily in the refrigerator for up to one week, making meal prep and quick condiment use convenient.
- Versatile sauce works great not just for burgers, but as a dip for fries, sandwich spread, or salad dressing.
- Mixture improves in flavor when allowed to sit for 30 minutes before serving, letting ingredients meld together.
- Contains common pantry ingredients, eliminating the need for special shopping trips or expensive purchases.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg