Burger Sauce Recipe

adding creamy burger sauce with a spoon on top of a juicy smashed burger with lettuce, pickle, onion, and cheese.

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Creamy, tangy, and packed with classic burger-joint flavor, this homemade Burger Sauce comes together in just 5 minutes with simple pantry staples. Made with mayo, ketchup, relish, mustard, and a few savory spices, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, zesty, and smoky.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: (Makes about 1 cup)

Calories: 112kcal

Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp pickle relish
1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 Tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp white granulated sugar
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients and whisk it like you meant it!
Tip: make this burger sauce ahead of time and refrigerate. This will give the sauce ingredients time to infuse together and it will taste much better.
Store in a food storage container with a lid, preferably a glass jar. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Let the sauce rest for best flavor. While you can use this burger sauce right away, it tastes even better after chilling for at least 30 minutes.
Use full-fat mayo for the creamiest texture. Full-fat mayonnaise gives the richest flavor and smoothest consistency, but avocado oil mayo or light mayo can also be used if preferred.
Adjust the relish to match your taste. Sweet pickle relish gives the sauce a slightly sweeter, burger-joint flavor, while dill relish makes it more tangy and classic.
Make it your own. Add hot sauce or cayenne for a spicy kick, smoked paprika for extra smokiness, or a splash of pickle juice for even more tang.
Great for more than burgers. This sauce is delicious as a dip for fries, onion rings, chicken tenders, sandwiches, wraps, and even roasted vegetables.
Storage tip: Keep the sauce in an airtight container or glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. If it separates slightly, just stir before serving.

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