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    Home » Appetizers

    The Best Burger Sauce Ever

    Published: Jun 3, 2022 » Modified: Jun 3, 2022 » By: Kylie » This post may contain affiliate links. » 2 Comments

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    With only 10 pantry staple ingredients you can throw this amazing homemade burger sauce together in just minutes! It's the perfect addition to your favorite burger recipes and makes a great dipping sauce as well!

    Overhead shot of a wide mouth mason jar filled with burger sauce.
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    You Will Love This
    Ingredients and Substitutions
    Instructions
    Tips
    FAQ
    Make-Ahead and Storage
    Easy Dinner Recipes
    Burger Sauce

    You Will Love This

    • You probably already have everything you need! This special sauce uses common ingredients that you've likely got in your pantry or fridge already! You can literally have this sauce ready to top your favorite burger in just minutes and it tastes so amazing it will quickly become a family favorite sauce.
    • If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out my Air Fryer Burger Recipe, Yogurt Dill Sauce, and Easy 5 Minute Avocado Sauce. 
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    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Mayonnaise - Full fat mayonnaise gives this hamburger sauce the perfect, spreadable consistency plus a rich delicious flavor. Don't use low fat or fat free for this recipe as it will alter the flavor considerably.
    • Dijon Mustard - Dijon mustard has the perfect balance of tang and spice. You can substitute regular yellow mustard but it will alter the flavor as it has more vinegar in it.
    • Ketchup - The best substitute for ketchup would be chili sauce which will add some extra flavor and spice. I'd recommend adding about half the amount since it has a much stronger flavor than ketchup.
    • Sweet Pickle Relish - Sweet relish has the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out the onion, garlic, and paprika. Plus the relish gives the sauce a bit of a crunch. You could also use a dill pickle relish as well. If you can't find relish you can sub finely diced pickles with a splash of pickle juice, though it will alter the flavor a bit.
    • Worcestershire Sauce - Worcestershire sauce brings out the beef flavor of the hamburger. If you don’t have any you can substitute with soy sauce.
    • Onion Powder - Onion powder adds a subtle onion flavor to this homemade burger sauce. Raw onion would be too overpowering in this sauce.
    • Garlic Powder - Granulated garlic or garlic flakes can be used as a substitute if you don’t have garlic powder on hand.
    • Paprika - Paprika will add some warmth to the sauce. Feel free to make this sauce spicy with chili powder or add some cumin for an earthy flavor depending on your preference.
    • Salt and Pepper - I prefer to season my sauce with salt and pepper after mixing it together. There is sodium in some of the other ingredients so you won't have to add a ton of salt.

    Instructions

    Add ingredients to a small bowl.

    Small white bowl filled with ingredients to make burger sauce.

    Whisk together ingredients until smooth, creamy, and well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Small bowl filled with creamy homemade burger sauce.

    Tips

    • Pair it with my air fryer burger recipe! These two were destined to be paired together, but this sauce honestly goes well with any burger. Pile your burger with sliced onion, tomato, pickle, and lettuce - then drizzle with this delicious burger sauce for the best hamburger ever!
    • It doubles as a fry sauce! This secret sauce, made with simple ingredients, is the perfect dip for baked French fries or air fryer wedges. And also tastes delicious on your favorite sandwiches or crunchy chips!
    Close up shot of cheeseburger drizzled with homemade burger sauce.

    FAQ

    What sauce goes with burgers?

    Well, burger sauce, of course! You take the traditional condiments of ketchup and mustard to the next level by adding mayo, relish, Worcestershire, and spices for a creamy burger sauce the whole family will love!

    What is burger sauce made of?

  • Skip the boring ketchup and mustard next time you make burgers and take a few minutes to throw together this easy burger sauce made with mayo, Dijon mustard, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, and a few key spices.
  • White plate filled with air fryer potato wedges on a small dish of burger sauce.

    Make-Ahead and Storage

    • Make-Ahead: This is the best burger sauce recipe ever and it will quickly become a staple at your backyard barbecues. The best part is that you can make it up to a week in advance!
    • Storage: Store this easy burger sauce in wide mouth mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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    With only 10 pantry staple ingredients you can throw this amazing homemade burger sauce together in just minutes! It's the perfect addition to your favorite burger recipes and makes a great dipping sauce as well!

    • Author: Kylie
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
    • Category: Sauce
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons ketchup
    • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
    • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • Kosher salt
    • fresh cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Add ingredients to a small bowl.
    2. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
    3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    4. Serve with your favorite burger recipe and enjoy!

    Equipment

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    Notes

    • Pair it with my air fryer burger recipe! These two were destined to be paired together, but this sauce honestly goes well with any burger. Pile your burger with sliced onion, tomato, pickle, and lettuce - then drizzle with this delicious burger sauce for the best hamburger ever!
    • It doubles as a fry sauce! This secret sauce, made with simple ingredients, is the perfect dip for baked French fries or air fryer wedges. And also tastes delicious on your favorite sandwiches or crunchy chips!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 74
    • Sugar: 1.6 g
    • Sodium: 212 mg
    • Fat: 6.9 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
    • Fiber: 0.1 g
    • Protein: 0.1 g
    • Cholesterol: 3.9 mg

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    1. Luke

      June 03, 2022 at 12:36 pm

      Love this burger sauce! I like that it's not like the typical burger sauces that taste like thousand island dressing. The Dijon is really delicious in this.

      ★★★★★

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      • Kylie

        June 03, 2022 at 2:06 pm

        I could not agree more! Thanks for leaving a review, Luke!

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