This Burger Sauce is creamy, tangy, and rich. Your grilled burgers will taste amazing topped with this homemade sauce that only takes 3 ingredients to make.
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Recipe Details
Summer is grilling season and there is nothing like adding a dollop of this yummy Burger Sauce to your bun. I love its combination of flavors. If you can’t decide on a condiment, then this sauce makes them all possible.
- TASTE: This Burger Sauce is full of sweetness, tanginess, and rich flavor.
- TEXTURE: Smooth and creamy, it’s the perfect complement to a juicy burger.
- TIME: It will take you 5 minutes tops to make this sauce.
- EASE: So easy! Just mix the ingredients and you are all set.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Ketchup- This adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the sauce.
- Mustard- I like this sauce with yellow mustard because it’s extra tangy and adds color. But you can also make it with Dijon mustard or spicy brown.
- Mayonnaise- Rich and a little sweet, mayo is great in this burger sauce.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Make it lighter- Use a reduced-fat mayo to lighten this sauce up. It’s a little less rich, but makes the sauce a bit healthier.
- Add relishes- Dill pickles add a delicious briny, tanginess to the sauce. You can use a store-bought relish or just chop up a pickle. Sweet pickle relish also works.
- Add seasonings- Spice up the sauce with some white pepper, smoked paprika, black pepper, onion powder, or garlic powder.
- Make it spicy or tangy- Add some heat with a pinch of cayenne pepper, Sriracha, or any hot sauce you like. For tang, try some white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
How to Make Burger Sauce
- Add everything to a bowl. Measure and add the ketchup, mustard, and mayo to a bowl.
- Mix thoroughly. Whisk everything together and serve.
Pro Tip: Prep this sauce ahead of time and put it in the fridge to make meal prep even easier.
Recipe Tips
- Use good-quality ingredients- This is a simple sauce so you want to make sure the ingredients you choose are the best tasting. Use your preferred brands and make sure they are fresh and haven’t been sitting in the fridge for a while.
- Use full-fat mayonnaise- This gives the sauce a rich and creamy texture and flavor. Lower-fat mayo works, but it doesn’t have quite the same mouth-feel.
- Double the recipe- This scrumptious sauce is worth having extra of. Make a double batch and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it again.
FAQs
You can change up the sweetness by adding honey or sweet relish, or using a lower sugar ketchup to make the sauce less sweet. You can also make it spicy with hot sauce and cayenne pepper.
For the best burger sauce, use high-quality ingredients, tweak the recipe to fit your tastes, shake ingredients like ketchup and mustard that can separate, and make sure to drain any excess water from ingredients like pickle relish.
Serving Suggestions
This homemade Burger Sauce recipe is delicious with burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and fries. Enjoy it with all your favorites for a meal you won’t forget!
- Burgers: Add some of this sauce to your favorite hamburger or cheeseburger, or try it ono a Chipotle Burgers with Avocado Sauce or this homemade Burger Patty on a Brioche Bun (VIDEO).
- Fries/Onion rings: Dip some Crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini Fries, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, onion rings, or Air Fryer Potato Wedges in this tasty sauce.
- Meats: Serve this Burger Sauce with Smoked Beef Brisket, Healthy Chicken Nuggets with Quinoa, Smoked Chicken Wings, or Breaded Chicken Skewers.
- Wraps/Sandwiches: Add it to sandwiches, like this Easy BLT Wrap, Turkey Club Sandwich, Brisket Sandwich, or Turkey Croissant Sandwich.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: If you make this beforehand, just keep it covered in the fridge until you’re ready to use.
Storing: Store this Burger Sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze: I don’t advise freezing this sauce because the texture is a little runny once it thaws.
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Burger Sauce
Instructions
- Measure and add all the ingredients into a bowl.
- Mix thoroughly with a whisk. Keep covered in the fridge until ready to use.
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