Copycat Big Mac

Ingredients

Big Mac Sauce

3/4 c. mayonnaise

1/4 c. sweet pickle relish

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. granulated sugar

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. beef bouillon (such as Better Than Bouillon)

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Burgers

1/2 c. finely chopped yellow onion

1 lb. (80% lean) ground beef

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 sesame seed hamburger buns, plus 4 bottom buns

2 tsp. (or more) neutral oil

4 slices American cheese

1 1/2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce

24 dill pickle chips

Directions

Big Mac Sauce

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, mustard, paprika, sugar, onion powder, beef bouillon, and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Burgers

Step 1

In a small bowl, cover onion with cold water; set aside until ready to use.

Step 2

Form beef into 8 patties about 1" wider than buns; season all over with salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Working in batches, cook buns cut side down, adding more oil if needed and watching closely, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Transfer buns to a cutting board.

Step 4

In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook 4 patties, flipping halfway through, until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining patties.

Step 5

Drain reserved onions and spread on a paper towel-lined plate. Spread some sauce across bottom bun. Top with a slice of cheese, some onions, lettuce, 3 pickles, and a burger patty. Top with a second bottom bun, more sauce, onions, lettuce, and 3 pickles. Top with a second burger patty. Close with top bun. Repeat to make 3 more burgers.

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