Try These Copycat McDonald’s Recipes That Taste Like the Real Thing

One of the most famous and traditional items on the menu is the McDonald’s Big Mac.

This classic delicacy was the center focus of many a commercial and song, and from the patty and buns to the special secret sauce can be recreated to copycat perfection.

It only takes a few ingredients and some precise cooking to make your own Big Mac at home.

Everyone needs their coffee, and the Caramel Frappe from Mcdonald's provides plenty of caffeine in a sweet, refreshing form.

One of the key ingredients to the frappuccino is not just cold but frozen coffee.

Cherries are optional when you make them for yourself, and you can have them at a fraction of the cost!

Check out our other favorite McDonald's coffees!

Restaurants are known for rotating food through the menu, and sadly, some fast food items get left behind.

The best way to ensure you can satisfy your cravings is to understand how to make them yourself.

The Filet-O-Fish has had some ups and downs in public favorability, but this recipe is a surefire way to enjoy it at any time.

McDonald’s french fries hit the spot on almost any occasion, and they are ten times better when they are fresh and hot.

The perfect duplicate recipe for their fries may include some surprising ingredients but tastes exactly like the real thing!

The uniqueness behind the fries is beef cooking stock. 

One of the best breakfast menu items is undoubtedly their hash browns, and thankfully, they are pretty simple to make, only taking about forty-five minutes.

It takes a lot of potatoes to make the most identical dupe.

You can also spice it up by adding cheese or keeping it original to the McDonald’s recipe.  

Some foods only sell during specific seasons for a short amount of time.

As sad as it is, you can make it all year long once you have the recipe.

The holiday pie is undoubtedly associated with the holiday season, mainly Christmastime, but you can enjoy it any time with this copycat recipe.

McDonald’s Hot Mustard Sauce was sadly discontinued.

Though they offer a wide range of sauces, the hot mustard is no longer available at any location.

Perfect for pretzels, this sauce only requires about five minutes of prep time and six ingredients.

Feel free to make your copycat version of the awe-inspiring sauce no longer available in the restaurant. 

Iced coffee is sometimes the only thing that can help people get some work done, but sometimes a location is either not conveniently close or impractical.

Enjoy any of the four types of iced coffee with this recipe that only takes about fifteen minutes to make the best dupe. 

Surprisingly easy to make, the Mocha Frappe presents a delicious blend of caffeine and chocolate.

It does require a blender to make the most authentic frappe but follows a similar process to how you make the Caramel Frappe.

Save yourself some money and enjoy the Mocha Frappe anytime with this recipe. 

Undoubtedly the most delicious flapjacks, McDonald’s pancakes are great for any meal, not just breakfast.

Sadly, many locations no longer offer their breakfast menu 24 hours a day, like they did pre-covid.

This copycat version only takes twenty minutes to complete and only makes about twelve cakes. However, it tastes almost exactly like the ones from the restaurant. 

Another classic item is the quarter pounder with cheese.

The process of making the quarter pounder is very similar to how you would make the big mac, though some key ingredients and directions are different.

This recipe is a single-serve but can be made in larger quantities to satisfy an entire family’s appetite.

Yet another classic breakfast item is the sausage and egg McMuffin.

Even if you are not crazy about having breakfast at other times, you can save money and enjoy the McMuffin whenever you feel like it with this convincing copycat recipe released by McDonald's themselves. 

One of the best parts of March and St. Patricks Day is undoubtedly the Shamrock Shake, only available in a short window of time at each restaurant.

In just five short minutes, you can enjoy any variation of the shamrock shake.

Though this recipe is a close copy, it is not exactly like the original because McDonald’s is tight-lipped about the specific ingredients. 

Typically associated with grease and burgers, McDonald’s used to offer healthy salad substitutes that are a little less well-known.

The Southwest Salad presents a healthy blend of lettuce, protein, and toppings in a quick prep time that can not only save you money but also energy in the long run.

Make it at the beginning of the week and bring it to work for lunch!

A popular combination with nuggets and even fries, the Tartar Sauce goes well with almost anything you are willing to try.

Sometimes restaurants do not give enough sauce to go with your food, and rather than paying more for a little packet, make your own to always have when you need it.

A perfect partner to the hot mustard sauce, the buttermilk crispy tenders are great anytime, not just when Mickey D’s provides them.

These fried chicken tenders have been a hit since they were introduced to the menu.

It will take a while to marinate the tenders, so prepare accordingly the first time you try this excellent dupe recipe. 

The Chicken McNuggets are up high with the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder on the McDonald's menu, especially as they are a Happy Meal option.

Never worry about having to tell your kids or yourself no to McNuggets with this identical recipe for a cheaper cost.

In a little over twenty minutes, enjoy almost just as many nuggets.

One of the best desserts and snack items McDonald's offers is its Apple Pie.

Unfortunately, like their ice cream machine, sometimes things go wrong, and they run out. I have craved them before and been sorely disappointed.

With this recipe, I can have their delicious pies anytime I feel like it, whether they have it or not.

The Bacon, Egg, and Cheese biscuit from Mickey D’s satisfies any breakfast craving.

Eat this protein-filled delicacy whenever you feel a craving, or make a bunch and heat them up to eat for breakfast any day.

This copycat recipe even includes a flaky texture that completes the whole experience.

The BBQ sauce goes excellently with McNuggets, fries, or anything else.

In only three ingredients and four steps. This dupe is almost identical, and now I can enjoy the sauce without feeling guilty for asking for more or having to worry about running out of sauce.

The cheeseburgers and hamburgers at Mcdonald's are what put them on the map and eventually led them to become one of the most popular restaurants today.

It only takes fifteen minutes to create a burger that can fool anyone (myself included) into thinking you have Mcdonald's. 

McDonald’s Cinnamon Melts can easily be made at home.

Wow any guest with this delicious treat can technically be breakfast or dessert.

You can make it entirely from scratch, or you can substitute canned biscuits to save yourself some time.

I know I enjoy having this copycat recipe ready whenever I need to cook up something sweet from my friends and family.

The McRib has gone in and out of the McDonald’s menu many times.

We just cannot make up our minds whether we like it or not, but if you do and miss it when it goes away, trick yourself with this convincing dupe recipe.

The key to a successful copycat McRib is bread and meat. 

While it takes a little bit of time to make the best copy of a McChicken, it saves you money and tastes identical.

Serve your whole family a delicious McChicken without having to deal with the adventure of going out to Mcdonald's.

I can say this is a convincing five-ingredient dupe.

What would the Big Mac be without its trademarked Big Mac Sauce?

After you make the Big Mac dupe, you can top it off with this sauce to make the most convincing fake Big Mac known to man.

It only takes eight ingredients to make your own Big Mac sauce!

Similar to egg Mcmuffins, but better is the Sausage McGriddle.

If you hate having to go out to get your breakfast cravings in your pajamas (I know I do), then learning how to make it yourself is a win-win.

In under an hour, you can enjoy two McGriddles without ever having to leave your home. 

The Mcflurry had been a hit since Mcdonald's started making the milkshake/ice cream mix.

The Oreo Mcflurry is by far one of the most popular Mcflurries and somehow always makes me feel better.

The mixture can be made in the cup you eat out of, so save the dishes for later and enjoy this whipped dessert. 

If BBQ is not what you like to dip your McNuggets into, then have no fear!

Sweet and Sour Sauce can be just as easily replicated and does not take a lot of time.

This recipe does require a blender to make the sauce as accurate as possible, but tastes delicious and lasts a while, so it is worth it. 

If pies and ice cream are not your choice of dessert, you can still enjoy Mcdonald's chocolate chip cookies.

These deliciously soft cookies taste like they are from a bakery and not a worldwide restaurant chain.

One quick batch makes roughly thirty cookies to enjoy over time or all at once. 

If a biscuit or a pancake is not your style, enjoy a breakfast burrito instead, to ensure you get all you need to start your day on the right foot.

In six simple steps, you can have four burritos to eat for whatever meal you wish.

You just need eight ingredients and a skillet, plus you can have some salsa with it to spice things up. 

Check out other top notch fast food breakfast burritos if you like this one.

The double cheeseburger is just as popular as the Big Mac, a long-time favorite of mine, and this copycat recipe can fool anyone into thinking it is the real thing.

In twenty minutes, you can enjoy the classic double cheeseburger, and you can make it even more convincing if you make the french fries too!