Throw An Awesome Labor Day BBQ With This McDonald’s Hack

No backyard barbecue is complete without a selection of hot dogs. Sure, many of us picture biting into a burger when it comes to summer food, but hot dogs are just as prevalent at those summer family shindigs we all love throwing when the sun is shining and the pool water is crystal clear. There are an almost infinite number of ways to dress up a dog after it comes off the grill, too. Some like them plain (yuck), some keep it simple with the classic ketchup-mustard combo, and others like to spice it up with sauerkraut, relish, hot sauce, or any other number of flavorful toppings.

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But what if you did something completely out of left field at your next party? Sure, go ahead and put the typical hot dog fixings on the table for anyone who wants them, but then take a page out of McDonald’s playbook and give your guests a burst of Big Mac flavor on their dogs. That’s right, the iconic taste of Big Macs shouldn’t be kept inside the confines of the Golden Arches. This summer, blow everyone’s mind with Big Mac-inspired hot dogs.  

Give Hot Dogs A Big Mac Glowup

Are you feeling excited? You should be. Giving hot dogs a Big Mac upgrade is a creative and fun way to totally change up your hot dog game. People at your gathering definitely aren’t going to expect it, either, and it’s always awesome to surprise guests with a new twist on classic cuisine. The best part of bringing McDonald’s flavors to your cookout is that it’s so easy to do. This isn’t some Michelin-level upgrade that’s going to cost you a ton of money or take up a bunch of time. Basic ingredients join forces with your hot dogs to create something people will definitely be talking about on the way home. Now you’ll finally have those bragging rights you’ve always dreamed about.

The ingredients in a Big Mac are two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun. So, all you need to do is forget about the patties and use sesame seed hot dog rolls instead of burger buns. The most time-consuming process here is making the special Big Mac sauce yourself. You can find a ton of recipes for it online. Or, if you want to make things especially easy to save time, you can simply head to your nearest McDonald’s and buy the sauce. No legwork necessary at all. Once the hot dogs finish on the grill, pile all the Big Mac fixings on top, take a bite, and bask in the glory of your very first Big Mac-flavored hot dog. It’s the simple things in life, amirite? 

You Can “Big Mac-ify” Other Stuff, Too

The Big Mac-ification doesn’t need to come to a screeching halt at hot dogs. You can add these ingredients to almost anything you want for a creative McDonald’s-themed experience. Make a Big Mac grilled cheese. Make Big Mac nachos. Heck, add it to your cereal if the spirit moves you to do it (but don’t blame us if it’s a total disaster). Don’t let McDonald’s have a monopoly on Big Mac flavors anymore. With some culinary ingenuity, the food world is your oyster and that oyster can taste just like a Big Mac.