There’s nothing quite like biting into a juicy, delicious Big Mac, with its unique combination of flavors and textures. But did you know that you can make this classic burger at home?
It’s easier than you might think, and you can customize it to your liking! Let’s dive into this step-by-step recipe for the Ultimate Homemade Big Mac.
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But first, let’s talk about the history of this iconic burger. The Big Mac was first introduced by McDonald’s in 1968 and quickly became one of their best-selling menu items. It’s made up of two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and a sesame seed bun. The combination of flavors and textures is what makes the Big Mac so memorable.
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π₯ Ingredients
Now, onto the recipe!
Ingredients:
- 2 all-beef patties
- 4 sesame seed buns
- Lettuce
- Cheese (cheddar or American, your choice)
- Pickles
- Onion
- Special sauce (recipe below)
For the special sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons French dressing
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
πͺ Instructions
Instructions:
- To make the special sauce, simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Shape the beef into two patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Season the patties with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the patties in the pan or griddle for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked to your liking.
- While the patties are cooking, cut the buns in half and toast them until they’re golden brown.
- Once the patties are cooked, place a slice of cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading some of the special sauce on the bottom bun.
- Add the lettuce, pickles, onion, and patty with cheese to the bun.
- Top with the other half of the bun and enjoy!
π Top tip
And there you have it, the Ultimate Homemade Big Mac! This recipe is perfect for those days when you’re craving a classic burger from your favorite fast-food restaurant but want to stay at home. Plus, you get to customize it to your liking!
So, next time you’re feeling the urge for a Big Mac, give this recipe a try. You won’t regret it! Happy cooking!
π Recipe
Big Mac
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients:
- 2 all-beef patties
- 4 sesame seed buns
- Lettuce
- Cheese cheddar or American, your choice
- Pickles
- Onion
- Special sauce recipe below
For the special sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons French dressing
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- To make the special sauce, simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Shape the beef into two patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Season the patties with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the patties in the pan or griddle for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they’re cooked to your liking.
- While the patties are cooking, cut the buns in half and toast them until they’re golden brown.
- Once the patties are cooked, place a slice of cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
- Assemble the burgers by spreading some of the special sauce on the bottom bun.
- Add the lettuce, pickles, onion, and patty with cheese to the bun.
- Top with the other half of the bun and enjoy!
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