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Smash Burger Special Sauce

A creamy, tangy, and savory homemade burger sauce perfect for smash burgers, dipping fries, or spreading on sandwiches. Made in just 5 minutes with pantry staples.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling time (optional) 30 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Condiment, Side, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1 tsp pickle juice
Spices
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Whisk or spoon

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the dill pickles until they are in very small, uniform pieces.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, and chopped pickles. Stir until well combined.
  3. Pour in the pickle juice and stir to thin the sauce slightly.
  4. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika over the mixture. Stir vigorously until all the spices are completely incorporated and the sauce is a uniform light orange color.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Store in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Do not freeze.