Blue Note’s Mac Sauce

Blue Note’s Mac Sauce

The iconic “Special Sauce” from the Golden Arched Fast food giant is a truly great thing to behold. In my opinion there is no better sauce to top a burger with. This will cure that fast food craving and then some. See notes after the recipe for variations on this classic sauce.

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Uses

After the obvious choice of burgers. I love to use this to dip fries and onion rings, as well as on pizza. I make a pizza affectionately called the “Return of the Mac” that is topped with the mac sauce after the bake. I use a squeeze bottle to apply, just remember to blend up the sauce with an immersion blender first as the chopped onion and relish will get stuck in the squeeze bottle.

Return of the Mac
Return of the Mac Pizza – Blue Note Kitchen

EQUIPMENT

Here are some of the tools I used in this recipe.

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Chef’s Knife: Shun Cutlery Premier 8” Chef’s Knife; Lightweight, Agile, Extremely Comfortable Grip, Perfect for Slicing, Dicing and Chopping a Full Range of Foods, Beautiful and Versatile, Handcrafted in Japan

Measuring Cups: Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set (3-Piece, Microwave and Oven Safe),Clear

Mixing Bowl: Premium Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids (Set of 5) Nesting Bowls for Space-Saving Storage, Easy-Grip & Stability Design Mixing-Bowl Set Versatile For Cooking, Baking, & Food Storage

Mason Jar: Ball Regular Mouth 32-Ounces Mason Jar with Lids and Bands (2-Units), Pack Of 2, Clear

Squeeze Bottle: 12 Pack 8 oz Plastic Squeeze Bottles Multipurpose Squirt Bottles for Ketchup,Condiments,BBQ Sauce,Dressing,Barbecue,Grilling,Crafts,Syrup and More

Big Mac Sauce Blue Note

Blue Note Mac Sauce

Christopher Beaudoin
The iconic "Special Sauce" from the Golden Arched Fast food giant is a truly great thing to behold. In my opinion there is no better sauce to top a burger with. This will cure that fast food craving and then some. See notes after the recipe for variations on this classic sauce.
Course Condiments
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups/Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Storage container

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp French Dressing
  • 1 tsp Yellow Mustard
  • 4 Tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 2 Tbsp Finely Diced White Onion
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients into a mixing bowl, stir well to combine.
  • Use right away or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors mingle together.
  • Stores for about a week refrigerated.
  • For a smoother sauce that easy to squeeze from a squeeze bottle, combine like in step 1, then blend thoroughly with an immersion blender. I do this all the time to make an easy to apply sauce for big mac pizzas.

Notes

Fancy Version: Replace Yellow mustard with dijon. Replace Onion with shallot and one minced garlic clove. Replace white vinegar with white balsamic. Replace granulated sugar with light brown sugar. 
Sriracha Mac Sauce: Add 1 Tablespoon of Sriracha Sauce.
Roasted Garlic Mac Sauce: Add  3 Roasted garlic cloves. 
Lemon Mac Sauce: Replace vinegar with fresh lemon juice, add zest from 1 lemon
Jalapeno Mac Sauce: Replace relish with pickled jalapenos, add 1/2 tsp of smoke paprika.
Keyword Big Mac, burger, cheeseburger, hamburger, Mac, Sauce, special, special sauce