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McDonald's Big Mac with Special Sauce and Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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McDonald's Big Mac with Special Sauce and Baked Sweet Potato Fries

This homemade version of McDonald's iconic Big Mac delivers the same signature two-patty experience with special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a three-part bun, but with higher quality ingredients and better nutrition. The familiar flavor profile satisfies your specific Big Mac craving while the baked sweet potato fries offer a healthier alternative to the traditional side. Enjoy fast food taste without the excess sodium, preservatives, and unhealthy fats.

Cravingless
4.8
45 mins

RECIPE HIGHLIGHTS

COOK TIME

25 mins

CALORIES

450 kcal

PROTEIN

32 g

SERVINGS

4 servings

Recipe Instructions

Recipe Ingredients

4 servings

the Big Mac burgers:

  • 1 pound 90-93% lean grass-fed ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 thin slices reduced-fat cheese (like sharp cheddar)
  • 4 whole grain burger buns plus 4 additional bottom buns (for the middle piece)
  • 1 small white onion, very finely diced
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 16 dill pickle slices (reduced sodium if available)

the 'special sauce':

  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup (no high fructose corn syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

the sweet potato fries:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch sticks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Ingredients can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories
450kcal
  • 🧈
    Total Fat
    18g
  • 🥓
    Saturated Fat
    5g
  • 🍚
    Carbohydrates
    40g
  • 🍬
    Sugars
    9g
  • 🥦
    Fiber
    7g
  • 🥩
    Protein🔥 High
    32g
  • 🧂
    Sodium
    410mg

* Calories and nutritional info are calculated per serving.

Dietary Info

Suitable for Diet

High Protein Diet

Keywords

HealthyBig Mac alternativeFast food copycatBurgerSweet potato friesHigh-proteinHomemadeMcDonald'sComfort foodSpecial sauce

Nutritional Highlights

Low Sugar
Only 9 grams sugar
High Protein
32 grams protein
High Fiber
7 grams fiber

* This information is meant as a guideline for dietary purposes.