This Ultimate Burger Sauce is creamy, tangy, slightly smoky, and packed with flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s the perfect spread for burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and even a delicious dip for fries and snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings)
Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Protein: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fat: 9g
Ingredients
For the Burger Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tbsp pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic, finely minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine the Base
In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard.
Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the Flavorings
Stir in the chopped pickles and minced garlic.
Add the lemon juice or vinegar, onion powder, paprika powder, black pepper, and salt.
3. Balance the Flavor
Mix in the honey or sugar to add a touch of sweetness.
If you prefer a spicy sauce, add the hot sauce.
4. Mix Until Smooth
Whisk everything together until fully combined and creamy.
5. Chill
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
This allows the flavors to blend and develop.
6. Serve
Use as a burger spread, dipping sauce, or sandwich condiment.
Serving Tip
This sauce is fantastic on burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, and crispy chicken tenders.
