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The Ultimate 5-Minute Copycat Smash Burger Sauce: Secret to Restaurant Flavor

Close-up of creamy, orange-pink smash burger sauce swirled in a small white dipping bowl.
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Make the best smash burger sauce at home in just five minutes. This creamy, tangy spread delivers that signature drive-thru flavor using simple pantry staples. It is the best sauce for smash burgers.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, and white vinegar to the bowl.
  3. Sprinkle in the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Use a small whisk or fork to mix all ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and uniform in color.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed; add a pinch more vinegar for tang or paprika for color.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the smash burger sauce in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend fully.
  7. Spread generously on your smash burgers, or use it as a fry dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For a spicy burger sauce variation, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
  • This homemade secret sauce tastes best when made ahead of time, allowing the pickle flavor to fully infuse the base.
  • You can use this creamy sandwich sauce for dipping fries or as a topping for sliders.

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