Description
A bold and creamy Smash Burger Sauce that perfectly balances tangy, smoky, and mildly spicy flavors to elevate your burgers. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this versatile sauce also works wonderfully as a dip or sandwich spread, customizable to suit your taste and dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Optional Variations
- Dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper (for spicy kick)
- Chopped fresh dill or parsley (for herby freshness)
- Greek yogurt (as mayo substitute for dairy variation)
- Chipotle powder or liquid smoke (for smoky flavor boost)
- Vegan mayonnaise and egg-free pickle relish (for vegan version)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: Measure out mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, yellow mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to ensure everything is ready to combine quickly.
- Mix the base: In a medium-sized bowl, add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of dill pickle relish, and 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard. Stir gently to blend the creamy and tangy components evenly.
- Season the sauce: Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix again to distribute the spices consistently throughout the sauce.
- Taste and adjust: Give it a quick taste test and tweak the seasoning if needed—add more mustard for tang, more relish for crunch, or a little hot sauce for heat, depending on your preference.
- Chill before serving: Cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully and develop that signature smash burger punch.
Notes
- Use good-quality mayonnaise for a creamy and fresh base.
- Don’t skip the pickle relish for essential tang and crunch.
- Use fresh garlic powder and smoked paprika for vibrant flavor.
- Allow the sauce to chill before serving to blend the flavors well.
- Adjust spice and tanginess gradually to suit your palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1.2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Smash burger sauce, burger sauce, creamy burger sauce, easy burger sauce, tangy sauce, smoky sauce, burger condiment
