This classic burger sauce is the one condiment that turns an ordinary burger into a drive-thru-worthy one — smooth, tangy, and just sweet enough, somewhere between a flavored mayo and a secret sauce. It takes five minutes with ingredients you probably already have, and it’s just as good as a dip for fries and onion rings, a spread for sandwiches, or a sauce for fried seafood. Once you make a batch, it’ll become the thing you put on everything.
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Classic Burger Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- In a bowl: combine all the ingredients together and mix well. Cover, refrigerate and set aside until ready to use.
Enjoy!
Video
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 weeks. Because it’s mayonnaise-based, this sauce doesn’t freeze well — the texture will separate once thawed.
Recipe FAQs
What’s the difference between this and thousand island dressing? They’re closely related — this sauce skips the chopped olives or egg some thousand island recipes include and leans a bit more tangy and smoky from the paprika and garlic powder, making it feel more like a burger-specific sauce than a salad dressing.
Can I make it spicy? Yes — a dash of hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne, or a spoonful of finely diced jalapeño all work well without overpowering the base flavor.
What else can I use this on? Beyond burgers, it’s great on sandwiches, as a dip for fries or onion rings, drizzled over grilled chicken, or served alongside fried seafood.
Can I make this ahead for a cookout? Yes — it actually tastes better after an hour or two in the fridge, once the flavors have had time to meld. Make it up to a week ahead and keep it chilled until serving.
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