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.

McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Items

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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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McDonald’s Quarter Pounder

You can make McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese at home with this easy copycat recipe.

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Homemade Big Mac

The Homemade Big Mac tastes even better when you make this one at home.

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The NickRib

Directions for how to make a great homemade version of the popular McRib BBQ sandwich.

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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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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. 

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McDonalds Tartar Sauce – Copycat Recipe

Make McDonald’s tartar sauce at home.

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McDonald’s Hot Mustard

Make you own McDonald’s hot mustard with ingredients you have in your kitchen.

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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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McDonald’s Iced Coffee

You can make delicious McDonald's iced coffee at home with this easy copycat recipe.

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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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McDonalds Sweet Tea Copycat Recipe

You can recreate the McDonald’s Sweet tea at home. 

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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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McDonald’s Eggnog Shake

Recreate the seasonal shake McDonald's serves up during the holidays, the Eggnog milkshake.

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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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McDonald’s Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Want to quench a summertime thirst? Try this copycat McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade.

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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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McDonald’s Chocolate Pretzel McFlurry

You can make McDonald's Chocolate Pretzel McFlurry at home with this easy copycat recipe.

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McDonald’s Oreo Shamrock McFlurry

Make a delicious Oreo Mint Shamrock McFlurry at home with this easy copycat recipe.

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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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McDonald’s Oreo McFlurry

Enjoy a McDonald's Oreo McFlurry even more at home!

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Fun Facts about McDonald’s