🍔 Copycat-Style Burger Recipes

Independent, inspired-by recipes that recreate the flavor and technique of famous restaurant burgers in your own kitchen — from a tangy Big Mac-style stack to a Wisconsin butter burger.

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Big Mac-Inspired Burger

A copycat-style burger inspired by the McDonald's Big Mac: two thin beef patties, a three-piece bun, shredded lettuce, pickles, onion and a tangy special sauce. Not the official recipe.

⏱️ 23 min · Serves 4 · Inspired by McDonald's Big Mac See the recipe →
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Whopper-Inspired Flame-Grilled Burger

A copycat-style burger inspired by the Burger King Whopper: a big flame-grilled beef patty, sesame bun, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickles, ketchup and mayo. Not the official recipe.

⏱️ 25 min · Serves 4 · Inspired by Burger King Whopper See the recipe →
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In-N-Out-Inspired Burger

A copycat-style burger inspired by In-N-Out: thin griddled patties, American cheese, a tangy spread, and optional grilled onions "animal-style." Not the official recipe.

⏱️ 25 min · Serves 4 · Inspired by In-N-Out See the recipe →
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Shake Shack-Inspired Burger

A copycat-style burger inspired by Shake Shack: a buttery-toasted potato bun, a well-seared smash patty, American cheese and a creamy tangy sauce. Not the official recipe.

⏱️ 23 min · Serves 4 · Inspired by Shake Shack See the recipe →
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Five Guys-Inspired Burger

A copycat-style burger inspired by Five Guys: two hand-formed griddled patties, melty cheese, and a big pile of free toppings on a soft bun. Not the official recipe.

⏱️ 27 min · Serves 4 · Inspired by Five Guys See the recipe →
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White Castle-Inspired Sliders

A copycat-style slider inspired by White Castle: thin square patties steamed over onions with a signature five-hole look, on soft square buns with pickles. Not the official recipe.

⏱️ 25 min · Serves 4 · Inspired by White Castle See the recipe →
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Culver's-Inspired Butter Burger

A copycat-style Wisconsin butter burger inspired by Culver's: a griddled beef patty on a buttered, toasted bun with melty cheese. Rich, simple and indulgent. Not the official recipe.

⏱️ 18 min · Serves 4 · Inspired by Culver's See the recipe →