The Ultimate 5-Minute Copycat Smash Burger Sauce
Create the creamy, tangy, and savory special sauce that defines a great smash burger. This recipe uses simple pantry staples and comes together in under five minutes, delivering that signature drive-thru style flavor at home.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Sweet Pickle Relish
- 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and uniform in color.
- For the best flavor, cover the sauce and refrigerate it for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Use generously on your smash burgers, or serve as a dipping sauce for fries.
Notes
- For an extra layer of tanginess, substitute the sweet pickle relish with finely minced dill pickles.
- If you prefer a slight kick, add a dash of hot sauce or a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This sauce tastes best after chilling for at least 30 minutes, allowing the spices to fully infuse the base.
- This homemade burger spread is excellent on grilled chicken sandwiches or as a dip for sweet potato fries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 7