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This is my go-to, always-on-hand sauce for burgers. Sure, I’ll mix it up some times and use other sauces. But this one finds its way onto my burgers a lot. I consider it to be a somewhat grownup version of that famous special sauce you get at McDonald’s. And it couldn’t be any easier to make, using ingredients I often have on hand. For me, it’s the Best Burger Sauce there is.

You don’t need a whole lot of this sauce to make your next burger special. Slather it on your buns. Top. And bottom. Then enjoy!

Perfectly Spicy

You can use any hot sauce you like. If I’m using this Best Burger Sauce on burgers I’m cooking for others, and I’m not sure if they like spicy foods, I use Cholula or Louisiana hot sauce. Neither is particularly spicy, but both add great flavor to the sauce. If you decide to leave out the heat, I’d recommend adding a pinch or two of Cajun seasoning or even Old Bay. This sauce is about flavor. Not bland. So load it up!

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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No Burgers No Worries

This sauce is definitely not just a great way to kick up some hot-off-the-grill burgers. It’s great on hot dogs, too. If you’ve not tried a mayo-based sauce on a hot dog, you’re missing you. The creaminess really works well with them, especially beef dogs.

I also like to use this sauce on sandwiches. From just-bologna-on-white-bread-with-some-cheese sandwiches to big ole hoagies. It beats the heck out of a hoagie dressing or just mustard or whatever. It’s a great alternative!

Also try my fire-eater burger sauce!

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The Best Burger Sauce

If you decide to leave out the hot sauce, I'd recommend adding a pinch or two of Cajun seasoning or even Old Bay.

Course Burger Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword burger sauce

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 77kcal

Ingredients

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon dill pickle relish or substitute diced roasted jalapenos
1 teaspoon Sriracha or substitute your favorite hot sauce
1 teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions

Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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This is my take on the McDonald’s Big Mac. Grilled, of course. This is one mighty fine burger. You might have to do ‘the hunch’ because it’s gonna drip on ya. And ya might have to press down a bit on it because it’s a tall burger. We’re not messing around here, this is the classic Big Mac, with a wonderful twist. You can’t go wrong with a grilled Big Mac. In my opinion a grilled burger beats out any other burger every day of the week. Well, ok I might say it’s tied with a smash burger. Either way, this is a great burger.

Grilled Is Better, I Think

I’m not a big fan of any burger that isn’t cooked over fire, so these burgers have that Big Mac taste along with that great grill flavor. They’re big, messy, and delicious! Oh, and they’re bigger! Heck, you can make them as big as you want!

I also make grilled Big Mac sliders and slider Big Mac hoagies.

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Also try my Big Mac hot dogs. They’re fantastic!

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Grilled Big Mac

This is my take on the McDonald’s Big Mac. Grilled, of course. This is one mighty fine burger.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword burgers, grilled, McDonald’s

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 1191kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the special sauce

½ cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons French salad dressing
4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
3 teaspoons white onion minced
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 pinch kosher salt

For the burger

2 pounds ground beef
kosher salt
ground black pepper
8 slices American cheese
6 hamburger buns
¼ cup white onion diced
dill pickle chips
2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded

Instructions

For the special sauce

Combine all ingredients.
Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the burgers

Form ground beef into 8 patties, each about 3 1/2 ounces each.
Season with salt and pepper.
Grill burgers until done.
Top with cheese.
Lightly toast the buns.
Assemble burgers by slathering bun bottoms with special sauce.
Add some onion and lettuce.
Top with a burger patty and dill pickles.
Add another bun. Slather it with sauce and add onion, lettuce, a patty and more dill pickle.
Top with another burger bun top and serve.