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Homemade “Big Mac”

You may be saying, why have I not done this before? I know, I said the same thing. If you love a Big Mac, make this next!!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 burgers

Ingredients

  • 8 burger patties (3-4 oz each)
  • 6 brioche buns (sesame or plain)
  • 8 slices yellow American Cheese
  • 1 c shredded lettuce
  • 8 slices hamburger dill pickles
  • 3 T canola oil

Secret Sauce

  • ½ c mayonnaise
  • 4 T sweet pickle relish
  • 1 t sugar
  • 1 t salt
  • 1-2 T onion (minced)
  • 2 T French Dressing (or Catsup)
  • 1 t white vinegar

Instructions

Secret Sauce

  • Combine sauce ingredients and whisk together.
  • Refrigerate overnight if possible.

Buns

  • Cut the bottom top edge off two buns with a sharp serrated knife to create the middle bun of the burger.
  • Paint oil on each side of all 4 buns and the middle pieces.
  • Grill in a skillet until browned, set aside.

Burgers and Assembly

  • Cook burgers in a skillet on medium-high, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • While cooking, spread sauce on top and bottom bun.
  • Put 2 pickles on each middle bun.
  • Place shredded lettuce on each top bun.
  • Place the cooked burger on the bottom bun and the middle bun.
  • Place cheese slice on each patty.
  • Stack the burger.
  • Serve and ENJOY!