Independent restaurant-inspired recipes • Shop ingredients at Walmart • Affiliate disclosure applies
Illustrative finished homemade recreation of Big Mac
Illustrative image of an independent homemade recreation. Not official restaurant photography.
McDonald's inspired

Big Mac

Homemade recreation25–35 minEasyServes 4

See the recognizable build, then make a similar version using easy-to-find grocery ingredients.

What’s on the restaurant item?
beef pattiessesame bunsamerican cheeselettucepicklesonionburger sauce

Component descriptions are informational summaries. Restaurant recipes and availability can change by market.

How to make a similar version

1
Form two thin beef patties per sandwich and season both sides.
2
Sear on a very hot griddle or skillet until deeply browned; add cheese during the final minute.
3
Toast the bun pieces until golden.
4
Build from the bottom up, alternating sauce, vegetables, patties and cheese so every bite has a balanced layer.
5
Wrap loosely in parchment for 1 minute before serving to soften the bun slightly.
Closer-match tip
Thin, well-seared patties and very finely diced onion usually get closer to a fast-food texture than thick pub-style patties.

Build the ingredient list

· estimated remaining basket $18.72*
4
Beef Patties1 package · Search: ground beef
~$4.98
Sesame Buns1 package · Search: sesame buns
~$2.48
American Cheese1 package · Search: american cheese
~$2.48
Lettuce1 package · Search: iceberg lettuce
~$2.18
Pickles1 package · Search: pickles
~$2.24
Onion1 package · Search: yellow onion
~$0.88
Burger Sauce1 package · Search: burger sauce
~$3.48
Search Walmart
*Package-price estimates are illustrative and vary by location, brand, size and availability. CraveCart may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through retailer links, at no additional cost to you.
More from McDonald's

Keep recreating.