4th of July “Big Mac” Home Version

4th  of July “Big Mac” Home Version

Shhhh look around. Anyone  there with you ? No? Good then we are alone now so let me ask you this.

I think I know the answer but I will be polite and ask. Do you like Big Macs? I know we are not suppose to eat this stuff but like me I see all those hands going up and know you love them too.

So for the big fourth we are going to make some big macs for dinner.

Sounds good? Yup it does!

Here is how to do it:

4th  of July “Big Mac” Home Version

INGREDIENTS:

·        3 oz  ground beef (about 1/3cup)

·        2 pinches salt

·        1 sesame seed hamburger bun + extra bun bottom (I use inexpensive hamburger buns)

·        1 slice  yellow American cheese

·        1 Tbsp + 1 tsp + 1 Tbsp Big Mac Sauce

·        1 tsp finely chopped white onion

·        1⁄3 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

·        2 rounds dill pickle

Big Mac Sauce:

·        1⁄3 cup low-fat mayonnaise

·        2 tsp dill pickle relish

·        2 tsp ketchup

·        2 tsp sugar

·        2 tsp yellow mustard

·        1 Tbsp + 1 tsp finely chopped white onion

DIRECTIONS

1.    Divide the beef in half. On a sheet of waxed paper, shape each half into a 4" patty. Season both sides with salt. Transfer the waxed paper to a plate. Place, uncovered, in the freezer for 5 minutes.

2.   Preheat a grill until hot.

3.   Place the patties in the pan.

4.   Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until no longer pink.

5.    Meanwhile, place the bun top and bottoms, cut-sides down, on grill.

6.   Cook for about 1 minute, or until toasted.

7.   Just before the patties are cooked, place the cheese on 1 patty.

8.  Place 1 bun bottom on a plate. Spread on 1 tablespoon sauce.

9.    Place the cheeseburger, cheese-side down, on the bun.

10.   Spread 1 teaspoon sauce on the second bun bottom and place, sauce-side down, on the cheeseburger.

11. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon sauce, the onion, lettuce, pickles, the remaining burger, and the bun top.

McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce:

1.    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, ketchup, sugar, and mustard. Stir to blend well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

2.   Stir in the onion just before serving.