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The Ultimate Copycat Smash Burger Sauce Recipe

A close-up of thick, creamy orange burger sauce, swirled high in a small white dipping bowl.

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Make the best creamy, tangy burger sauce at home using simple pantry ingredients. This recipe delivers that signature restaurant-style flavor instantly for your burgers, fries, and sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, and white vinegar to the bowl.
  3. Sprinkle in the paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  4. Whisk all ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and uniform in color.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld for the best taste.
  6. Use this creamy burger spread generously on your homemade smash burgers, hot dogs, or as a dip for fries.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper or a teaspoon of hot sauce to the mix.
  • If you do not have sweet pickle relish, you can substitute it with finely minced dill pickles and a pinch of sugar.
  • This sauce is excellent as a general condiment for sandwiches and wraps.

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