Big Mac Dip Recipe
Craving a Big Mac cheeseburger in dip form? This is your recipe! A flavorful base of cream cheese and homemade Big Mac sauce, topped with cooked beef, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle. Perfect for dipping and even better for entertaining.
If you love this Big Mac dip recipe, try our other Big Mac inspired recipes, like Big Mac Casserole, and Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole.
This refreshing Big Mac dip with cream cheese has all the flavor and toppings of a McDonald’s Big Mac cheeseburger in dip form.
With a base of cream cheese and homemade Big Mac sauce, it’s creamy, tangy, and savoury, with a hint of sweetness for balance.
Big Mac dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for parties, potlucks, or a weekend snack. Serve with your favourite chips like tortilla chips or corn chips (these are my favourite).
This cheeseburger dip is super easy to make and takes just under 20 minutes. Just cook and cool ground beef, dice your toppings, whip the dip base together, and assemble.
Once you start eating this Big Mac dip, you’ll have a hard time stopping. If needed, you could swap the special sauce ingredients for about 6 tablespoons of Thousand Island dressing.
Why Jacqueline Loves This Recipe
- Packed with classic Big Mac flavour.
- Easy to whip up for an appetizer that everyone loves.
- Customizable- skip the tomatoes if you’re not a fan.
Ingredients
Haven’t been to the store or have fussy eaters? Learn more about the ingredients and substitution ideas for this Big Mac Dip recipe. See exact ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.
- Cream cheese- The creamy base for this dip.
- Big Mac sauce- Mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickle, onion, sugar, and vinegar make up the special sauce.
- Ground beef- I use a plant-based alternative because it’s what I prefer.
- Cheddar cheese- Adds a sharp, cheesy flavor.
- Toppings- Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle.
How to Make Big Mac dip
Whip together the softened cream cheese and Big Mac sauce.
Place the sauce in your serving dish. Top with cooled cooked beef.
Top with cheese.
Top with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle.
Jacqueline’s Big Mac Dip Tips
- If using beef, drain the fat to avoid a greasy dip.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened so it mixes well. If it’s lumpy, microwave in 10-second intervals and mix.
- For a lighter version, try ground chicken or cooked lentils.
Kitchen Tools to Make it Easier
We’ll let you know the basics and then give some suggestions for kitchen tools that can make this recipe even easier to prepare.
1. Immersion blender to seamlessly whip the dip base.
2. A good frying pan.
3. A sturdy cutting board for prep.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Big Mac dip with corn chips, tortilla chips, or waffle fries. For a lighter option, dip with carrot chips, celery sticks, or sweet potato fries.
How to Store Leftover Big Mac dip
Store leftover Big Mac dip covered in the fridge for 3-4 days.
FAQ
Yes, you could swap out the Big Mac sauce ingredients for 6 tablespoons of Thousand Island Dressing.
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Big Mac Dip Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Fry the beef until cooked through. Drain the fat if necessary. Set aside to cool.
- Combine the Big Mac sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Add the softened cream cheese. Using a whisk or an immersion blender with a whisk attachment, whip until combined.
- Place the dip base in your serving bowl. Top with the cooled beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle.
