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Juicy burger with multiple sauces including ketchup BBQ sriracha mayo and tzatziki on a white marble surface

What Sauce is Good for Burgers? A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Burger Sauces


  • Author: [email protected]
  • Total Time: 5 minutes + chilling time
  • Yield: About ¾ cup (enough for 46 burgers) 1x

Description

A creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet homemade burger special sauce that’s perfect for elevating any burger. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this versatile condiment is ready in minutes and pairs beautifully with beef, chicken, or veggie burgers.

 


Ingredients

Scale

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 teaspoon yellow mustard

1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish (optional)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for depth)

1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish until smooth.

Add Seasonings: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and vinegar or lemon juice. Mix well to ensure all flavors are evenly distributed.

Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more ketchup for sweetness, mustard for tanginess, or vinegar for acidity.

Chill: Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve: Drizzle generously over your favorite burger or use as a dipping sauce for fries.

 

Notes

Feel free to customize this sauce by adding hot sauce, sriracha, or chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill for extra flair.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0MIN no cocckinge required
  • Category: Condiments / Sauces
  • Method: No-cook, mix-and-chill
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: (Per Serving: Approximately 2 tablespoons)
  • Calories: 90kcal
  • Sugar: 2gr
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5gr
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7gr
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3gr
  • Fiber: 0gr
  • Protein: 0.5gr
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

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