The Best McDonalds CopyCat Recipes

Copycat McDonald’s recipes are inviting to make at home because they allow you to recreate the taste and experience of the iconic fast food chain in the comfort of your kitchen.

From the juicy Big Mac to the ever-so-perfect Egg McMuffin, there’s something nostalgic and satisfying about mastering these recipes yourself. Whether you’re looking for a fun cooking project or just craving some fast food favorites, copycat McDonald’s recipes are a great way to bring a taste of the Golden Arches into your home.

photo collage of homemade McDonald's Big Mac, Hamburger, Egg McMuffin, and Sweet Tea


McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Items

homemade McDonald's Egg McMuffins
McDonald’s McGriddle
You can make a delicious sausage McGriddle breakfast sandwich like McDonald's.
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Copycat McDonald's McGriddle on a plate.
McDonald’s Hotcakes
You can make fluffy pancakes and buttery maple syrup like McDonald's with this copycat recipe.
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Copycat McDonald's pancakes with buttery maple syrup on a plate.
McDonald’s Egg McMuffin
It is a quick and easy breakfast option that can be enjoyed on-the-go, making it perfect for busy mornings. Made with an egg, American cheese, and Canadian Bacon, it is a breakfast we love to reach for.
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four homemade egg mcmuffins on a wood platter
McDonald’s Sausage Egg McMuffin
The Sausage Egg McMuffin is perfect for when you want something heartier to wake up to. Enjoy this classic breakfast sandwich even more when you make them at home.
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two homemade McDonald's Sausage Egg McMuffins
McDonald’s Egg White Delight
This is a lighter version of the classic Egg McMuffin, but features egg whites instead of a whole egg. This menu item is not currently available, but you can still make one.
Check out this recipe
two homemade McDonalds egg white delight breakfast sandwiches
Copycat McDonalds Breakfast Burrito
This recipe is for the classic version, which features more sausage, more cheese, and a hearty filling. Enjoy this classic breakfast burrito.
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Copycat McDonald's breakfast burrito on a tray with sour cream, salsa, and avocado.
McDonald’s Fruit and Maple Oatmeal
This is the perfect recipe to make at home, you can add more apples, and additional toppings if you like.
Check out this recipe
homemade McDonald's Fruit & Maple Oatmeal in a bowl.

Love their sandwiches, or their chicken nuggets? I have you covered with their famous chicken nuggets and the Big Mac. You can get many of the McDonalds Copycat Recipes right here. The Big Mac tastes even better when you make this classic recipe from scratch.

two homemade Big Mac burgers on a wood board

Copycat McDonald’s Burgers and sandwiches

McDonald’s sandwiches are quick to make , convenient, and tasty. From the classic Big Mac to the McRib, there’s something for everyone.

McDonald’s Hamburger
Recreate the McDonald's Hamburger at home in no time at all.
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copycat McDonald's hamburger on parchment paper.
McDonald’s Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese
You can make McDonald's Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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copycat McDonald's smoky BLT quarter pounder with cheese.
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder
You can make McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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Copycat McDonald's quarter pounder burger.
Homemade Big Mac
The Homemade Big Mac tastes even better when you make this one at home.
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homemade Big Mac
Vegan Big Mac Recipe
This Vegan Big Mac is a copycat recipe. Two all-pinto bean patties, V Special Sauce, Micro Greens, V Cheese, Pickles, Onions, on a Dairy-free Bun. #vegan #yum
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Vegan Big Mac Recipe

Homemade McDonald's Tartar sauce in a small bowl next to fish filet sandwiches.

McDonald’s sauces

They are known for their special sauce, but they also are well known for their hot mustard.  The hot mustard was so popular when it was discontinued that it was brought back by fans of this spicy treat.    Truth I told, I learned about Sweet and Sour sauce from McDonald’s, not a Chinese restaurant.

McDonald’s Secret Sauce aka Big Mac Sauce
You can recreate McDonald's Big Mac Special Sauce at home. 
homemade Big Mac special sauce in a small bowl and two homemade Big Mac burgers
McDonalds Tartar Sauce – Copycat Recipe
Make McDonald’s tartar sauce at home.
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Copycat McDonald's tartar sauce and a fish sandwich.
McDonald’s Hot Mustard
Make you own McDonald’s hot mustard with ingredients you have in your kitchen.
Check out this recipe
hot mustard and chicken nuggets

Homemade copycat McDonald's Strawberry Smoothie in a glass with a handle next to a blender.

McDonald’s McCafe coffee drinks, sweet tea, shakes, and more

McCafe coffee drinks are surprisingly good! If you want to learn how they recreate some of their famous recipes be sure to try some of these.

McDonalds McCafe Peppermint Mocha
Recreate this delicious and festive McCafe peppermint mocha coffee drink at home with this easy copycat recipe. 
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homemade McDonald's Peppermint mocha topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
McDonald’s Iced Coffee
You can make delicious McDonald's iced coffee at home with this easy copycat recipe.
Check out this recipe
copycat McDonald's iced coffee drink.
McDonald’s McCafe Caramel Cappuccino
You don't need to wait in the drive-thru to enjoy a McDonald's McCafe Caramel Cappuccino. Make one at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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caramel cappuccino in a glass mug
McDonalds Sweet Tea Copycat Recipe
You can recreate the McDonald’s Sweet tea at home. 
Check out this recipe
Make Sweet Tea just like McDonald's does. No need to leave home to make this famous sweet tea.
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake
Make your own McDonald's Shamrock Shake at home with this easy copycat recipe. Enjoy a delicious mint milkshake any time of the year.
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homemade McDonald's shamrock shake with whipped cream.
McDonald’s Eggnog Shake
Recreate the seasonal shake McDonald's serves up during the holidays, the Eggnog milkshake.
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Homemade McDonald's eggnog shake with whipped cream and a cherry on top
McDonald’s Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This McDonald's Strawberry Banana Smoothie is a wonderful dairy-free, on-the-go breakfast option!
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Homemade copycat McDonalds Strawberry Banana Smoothie for an on-the-go breakfast
McDonald’s Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Want to quench a summertime thirst? Try this copycat McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade.
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homemade McDonald's frozen strawberry lemonade in glasses with straws.

Desserts – hot apple pie and McFlurries

So many of the McFlurries are seasonal and can only be enjoyed occasionally. You can make a McFlurry any day of the week, especially when you want one and the ice cream machine is down!

McDonald’s Apple Pie
Make old fashioned McDonald's fried apple pie with fresh apples and puff pastry.
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Copycat McDonald's apple pie on a plate and three on a wire rack.
McDonald’s Chocolate Pretzel McFlurry
You can make McDonald's Chocolate Pretzel McFlurry at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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copycat McDonald's chocolate pretzel mcflurry and chocolate covered pretzels.
McDonald’s Oreo Shamrock McFlurry
Make a delicious Oreo Mint Shamrock McFlurry at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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homemade McDonald's Oreo Shamrock McFlurry and fresh mint.
McDonald’s Chips Ahoy McFlurry
You can make McDonald's Chips Ahoy McFlurry at home with this easy copycat recipe. Enjoy a tasty frozen treat of chocolate chip cookies blended with ice cream and topped with caramel.
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homemade McDonald's Chips Ahoy McFlurry, a spoon, and cookies
McDonald’s M&M McFlurry
You can make McDonald's M&M McFlurry at home with this easy copycat recipe.
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Copycat McDonald's M&M McFlurry.
McDonald’s Oreo McFlurry
Enjoy a McDonald's Oreo McFlurry even more at home!
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two glasses of homemade McDonald's Oreo McFlurry

Fun Facts about McDonald’s

Can you get copycat McDonald’s recipes online?

Yes, you can just take a look at all of the recipes available down below. You can make their famous hamburgers at home, along with many of their popular breakfast foods.

Is McDonald’s BBQ Sauce vegan?

No, this sauce contains honey, so it is not vegan.

Are McDonald’s cookies vegan?

No, their cookies contain eggs.

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jessica

    Hello,
    Thank you for All of these recipes.
    Do you maybe have the recipe for the triple chocolate cookies from McDonalds?
    Thank you very much

  2. Janene

    A year or two ago McDonald’s had a burger with an Onion Bacon sauce/jam. IT WAS SO GOOD! Do you by chance know how they made it!

  3. Stefan

    Hello. Do you think you could find the recipe for the old Mcdonalds Mincemeat and Custard pie? It was a festive special which used to be very popular.

  4. Lise

    I’d LOVE to see a copycat recipe for the old McDLT. The meat was something…different. Not sure exactly what they used, but it wasn’t just beef in it. Maybe TVP?

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