Sometimes the secret to the perfect burger isn’t the patty or the bun — it’s the sauce. This Creamy Burger Sauce is a quick, tangy, and flavorful blend of mayo, ketchup, mustard, and seasonings with a little crunch from diced pickles and onions. It tastes amazing on burgers, sandwiches, fries, or even as a dipping sauce for veggies.
Why You’ll Love This Sauce
- Simple ingredients: All pantry and fridge staples.
- Quick to make: Just mix and chill.
- Better than store-bought: Fresh flavor without preservatives.
- Multi-use: Burgers, fries, sandwiches, wraps — it works on everything.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard (try Dijon or yellow — or just use one for less tang)
- 2 tablespoons diced pickles (dill or bread & butter)
- 2 tablespoons finely diced onion
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, paprika, and onion powder. Stir until well blended.
- Season: Taste, then add salt and pepper as needed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Spread on burgers, drizzle over fries, or use as a dip.
Tips & Variations
- Less tangy: Use only ketchup or mustard instead of both.
- Spicy kick: Add hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne.
- Sweeter version: Stir in ½ teaspoon honey or sugar.
- Smoky flavor: Swap paprika for smoked paprika.
Why This Recipe Works
The mayonnaise base makes the sauce creamy, while ketchup adds sweetness and mustard brings tang. Pickles and onions give a crunchy texture, and spices tie everything together. Letting it chill in the fridge deepens the flavors, making it taste even better the next day.
✨ Creamy, tangy, and totally addictive, this homemade burger sauce will make you wonder why you ever used store-bought condiments.