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Ultimate Smash Burger Sauce: The Secret to Restaurant Flavor

Close-up of a creamy, orange-colored burger sauce speckled with red spices, served in a white fluted ramekin.

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Make the best homemade burger sauce that tastes like your favorite fast-food secret sauce. This creamy, tangy spread comes together in 5 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Measure all ingredients into a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and uniform in color.
  3. Taste the sauce and adjust salt or vinegar if needed for your preference.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill the burger sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to blend.
  5. Use this special sauce generously on your smash burgers, fries, or sandwiches.

Notes

  • For a Big Mac sauce copycat flavor, add 1 teaspoon of finely minced white onion to the mix.
  • If you want a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • This recipe makes enough creamy burger sauce for about 6 large burgers.

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