Smash Burger Sauce: Easy and Quick Recipe

Name: Smash Burger Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Make this Smash Burger Sauce to spread on burgers, sandwiches or to dip your fries. This easy, creamy and tangy special sauce combines in about 5 minutes and perfect to make ahead of time.

Smash Burger Sauce in a bowl with a serving on a spoon

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My entire family loves this Smash Burger Sauce anytime we make a juicy burger or for dipping French Fries in. This secret sauce makes any burger taste just like a classic diner burger.

I love making Homemade Seasoning Blends and Sauces so I can easily control the ingredients. If you love making them too, then you must try Peach BBQ Sauce and Sauces for Pork Chops.

Why You’ll Love Smash Burger Sauce

Creamy, tangy and full of flavor this Burger Sauce is a must anytime we serve Homemade Smash burgers for a delicious condiment! It blends mayo for richness with ketchup and yellow mustard for sweet–savory flavor. We also add in pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika for depth.

The result is a creamy, pink spread that melts into the toasted bun and clings to the crispy edges of a smash burger patty, balancing salty crust with just enough savory flavor.

Chill the sauce for about 30 minutes so the flavors combine, then spread generously and get ready for burger-joint perfection at home!

Ingredients

Mayonnaise – Use full fat mayo.
Ketchup – Adds a hint of sweetness
Yellow Mustard – You can also use Dijon Mustard
Dill Pickle Relish – Substitute with sweet pickles relish. Add in a splash of pickle juice for even more flavor.
Worcestershire Sauce – Adds a umami flavor
Garlic Salt – Substitute with garlic powder
Onion Powder – Substitute with finely chopped onions
Black Pepper – Simple spices
Smoked Paprika – Adds a smoky flavor

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How to Make Smash Burger Sauce

Step 1 – In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients.

Step 2 – Whisk ingredients together until thoroughly combined and smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Give it a good stir then serve.

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Creamy sauce with black pepper flecks, perfect for dipping or drizzling.

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Make this Smash Burger Sauce to spread on burgers, sandwiches or to dip your fries. This easy, creamy and tangy special sauce combines in about 5 minutes and perfect to make ahead of time.

Prep Time 5

Chill Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings 4

Cuisine American

Course Sauces

Calories 206

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Whisk the ingredients together until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
Give the sauce a quick stir before using it.

Recipe Notes

For a tangier sauce, add more mustard or pickle relish; for a sweeter sauce, increase the amount of ketchup.

I would recommend using full fat mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 206kcal, Carbohydrates 4g, Protein 1g, Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat 13g, Monounsaturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0.1g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 638mg, Potassium 54mg, Fiber 0.3g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 129IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 9mg, Iron 0.3mg

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Variations Ideas

Spicy – Add 1–2 tsp hot sauce or ¼ tsp cayenne pepper for a kick of flavor.
Chipotle – Stir in 1 tsp adobo sauce from canned chipotles.
Sweet Heat – Swap ketchup for chili sauce and add 1 tsp honey.
Burger Joint Style: Grate 1 Tbsp yellow onion and 1 small garlic clove directly into the sauce.
Creamy Sauce – For a creamier sauce add in 2 tablespoons of Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream.

Smash Burger Sauce with a spoon dipping into the sauce

Serving Recommendations

This easy smash burger sauce recipe is always delicious spread on to Mushroom Swiss Burger and Smash Burger Tacos but we also serve it as a dipping sauce with the following side dishes.

Recipe FAQs

What is Smashburger Sauce Made of?

This homemade sauce is the secret sauce for your Best Smash Burger Recipe. It is a mayo base sauce with the addition of ketchup, mustard and dill pickles relish. It taste amazing, mouthwatering and the burger lovers dream.

How to Store Leftover Sauce

Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge. Before using, give it a stir to make sure all the ingredients are combined.