Homemade Big Mac
Homemade Big Mac
Ingredients
For the Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, (approximately eight 2-3 ounce portions)
- 4 brioche buns
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 16 dill pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, for toasting buns
- 1 teaspoon salt, as needed, for patties
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed, for patties
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth. Set the Big Mac sauce aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the brioche buns: For each burger, slice one brioche bun into three distinct pieces: a top bun, a middle bun (center slice), and a bottom bun. Lightly brush the cut sides of all three bun slices with melted butter. Toast the buttered bun slices on a hot griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the vegetables: Finely dice the white onion and shred the iceberg lettuce. Have the pickle slices ready.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the patties: Divide the ground beef into eight loose balls, each weighing approximately 2-3 ounces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cook the patties: Heat a flat top griddle or a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Place two loose ground beef balls onto the hot cooking surface. Immediately smash each ball very thin using a burger press or a sturdy spatula to create a thin patty. Season the smashed patties generously with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until a nice crust forms. Flip both patties over. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Repeat with the remaining ground beef and cheese.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Assemble the Big Mac: Place the bottom bun on a plate. Spread a generous amount of the prepared Big Mac sauce on the bottom bun. Add a layer of diced white onion, followed by a layer of shredded lettuce. Place one slice of American cheese on top of the lettuce and onion (this will be the third slice of cheese for the entire burger). Place one cooked cheeseburger patty on top of the cheese. Carefully place the middle bun on top of the first patty. Spread more Big Mac sauce onto the middle bun. Add another layer of diced white onion and more shredded lettuce. Arrange 3-4 pickle slices on top of the lettuce. Place the second cooked cheeseburger patty on top of the pickles. Finally, place the top bun to complete the burger. Repeat for the remaining burgers and serve immediately.
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Big Mac
For the Big Mac Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, (approximately eight 2-3 ounce portions)
- 4 brioche buns
- 8 slices American cheese
- 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 16 dill pickle slices
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, for toasting buns
- 1 teaspoon salt, as needed, for patties
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed, for patties
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth. Set the Big Mac sauce aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the brioche buns: For each burger, slice one brioche bun into three distinct pieces: a top bun, a middle bun (center slice), and a bottom bun. Lightly brush the cut sides of all three bun slices with melted butter. Toast the buttered bun slices on a hot griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the vegetables: Finely dice the white onion and shred the iceberg lettuce. Have the pickle slices ready.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the patties: Divide the ground beef into eight loose balls, each weighing approximately 2-3 ounces.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cook the patties: Heat a flat top griddle or a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Place two loose ground beef balls onto the hot cooking surface. Immediately smash each ball very thin using a burger press or a sturdy spatula to create a thin patty. Season the smashed patties generously with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until a nice crust forms. Flip both patties over. Immediately place one slice of American cheese on top of each patty. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patties are cooked through. Repeat with the remaining ground beef and cheese.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Assemble the Big Mac: Place the bottom bun on a plate. Spread a generous amount of the prepared Big Mac sauce on the bottom bun. Add a layer of diced white onion, followed by a layer of shredded lettuce. Place one slice of American cheese on top of the lettuce and onion (this will be the third slice of cheese for the entire burger). Place one cooked cheeseburger patty on top of the cheese. Carefully place the middle bun on top of the first patty. Spread more Big Mac sauce onto the middle bun. Add another layer of diced white onion and more shredded lettuce. Arrange 3-4 pickle slices on top of the lettuce. Place the second cooked cheeseburger patty on top of the pickles. Finally, place the top bun to complete the burger. Repeat for the remaining burgers and serve immediately.
⏱️ 10 min