30+ McDonald’s Copycat Recipes: Breakfast, Burgers, Sauces, and Desserts

There’s something undeniably satisfying about recreating your favorite McDonald’s menu items at home. Whether you’re looking to save money, control ingredients, or just enjoy a fun cooking project, these copycat McDonald’s recipes deliver that familiar taste you crave without leaving your kitchen.

This comprehensive collection features over 30 McDonald’s copycat recipes spanning their entire menu. From breakfast classics like the Egg McMuffin to iconic burgers like the Big Mac, from their famous sauces to sweet desserts, you’ll find everything you need to bring the Golden Arches experience home. Plus, many of these homemade versions taste even better than the originals!

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

McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Items

Start your day with these morning classics that taste like (or better than!) the drive-thru versions.

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.
Easy Homemade McDonald’s Egg McMuffin Recipe
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.
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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
McDonald's Fruit and Maple Oatmeal becomes even better when made at home. This copycat recipe lets you control the sweetness level and add more fresh fruit toppings for a customized breakfast bowl that's both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for cooler mornings when you want something warm and comforting.
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homemade McDonald's Fruit & Maple Oatmeal in a bowl.

McDonald’s Burgers and Sandwiches

From the iconic Big Mac to the seasonal McRib, these homemade burger recipes capture the essence of McDonald’s most beloved sandwiches.

two homemade Big Mac burgers on a wood board

Homemade McDonald’s Hamburger Recipe
This copycat McDonald's hamburger recipe features thin beef patties with the classic toppings for an authentic fast food experience at home.
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copycat McDonald's hamburger on parchment paper.
McDonald’s Big Mac Snack Wrap Recipe
Recreate the discontinued McDonald's Big Mac Wrap at home with our authentic secret sauce and perfectly seasoned beef.
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Three copycat McDonald's big mac wraps.
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

Recreate your favorite McDonald’s beverages with these simple yet accurate copycat recipes that capture those distinctive flavors.

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
4-Ingredient Copycat McDonald’s Tartar Sauce
The perfect recreation of McDonald's iconic tartar sauce—creamy, tangy, and ready in just 5 minutes. Ideal for fish sandwiches and much more.
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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.
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hot mustard and chicken nuggets

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

McDonald’s McCafe Drinks, Sweet Tea, and Shakes

Recreate your favorite McDonald’s beverages with these simple yet accurate copycat recipes that capture those distinctive flavors.

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.
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copycat McDonald's iced coffee drink.
McDonald’s McCafe Caramel Cappuccino
Skip the drive-thru and coffee shop prices! Make McDonald's creamy caramel cappuccino at home with simple ingredients and easy techniques for a fraction of the cost.
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caramel cappuccino in a glass mug
McDonalds Sweet Tea Copycat Recipe
The perfect copycat of McDonald's refreshing sweet tea that you can make at home with just four simple ingredients.
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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
3-Ingredient McDonald’s Strawberry Banana Smoothie Copycat
Recreate McDonald's popular Strawberry Banana Smoothie at home with this quick and easy 3-ingredient recipe. This refreshing, dairy-free smoothie comes together in just minutes for a nutritious breakfast or snack that tastes even better than the drive-thru version!
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Homemade copycat McDonalds Strawberry Banana Smoothie for an on-the-go breakfast
McDonald’s Frozen Strawberry Lemonade – McCafé Copycat
Cool off with this 3-ingredient copycat McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade recipe that tastes just like the McCafé original.
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homemade McDonald's frozen strawberry lemonade in glasses with straws.

McDonald’s Desserts – Apple Pies and McFlurries

No need to worry about the ice cream machine being down when you can make these sweet treats in your own kitchen. Plus, you can enjoy seasonal McFlurry flavors any time of year!

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.
Homemade McDonald’s Oreo McFlurry (No Soft-Serve Required)
Recreate McDonald's famous Oreo McFlurry at home with this easy 3-ingredient recipe – creamy vanilla ice cream blended with milk and Oreo cookies.
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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

Stephanie Manley is the creator of CopyKat.com. She has been recreating copycat recipes since 1995. Learn more about Stephanie Manley.

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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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