Description

This creamy Smash Burger Sauce is a perfectly balanced condiment combining tangy, smoky, and slightly spicy flavors to elevate any smash burger. Made from a base of mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard, enhanced with pickle relish, paprika, garlic and onion powders, and an optional kick of hot sauce, it’s easy to whip up in minutes and ideal for adding rich flavor and moisture to your burger creations.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

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Instructions

Combine the base ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Add seasonings and relish: Stir in the pickle relish, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder thoroughly to ensure all flavors are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Incorporate optional heat: Add hot sauce to your taste preference, mixing well to integrate the subtle spicy kick into the sauce.
Let the sauce rest: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and allow the sauce to sit at room temperature for at least 5 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld beautifully.
Serve or store: Use the sauce immediately on your smash burgers, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days to preserve freshness and flavor.

Notes

Make-ahead preparation enhances flavor absorption; best when refrigerated overnight.
For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
For chunkier texture, fold in finely chopped pickles or onions.
Experiment with different mustards like Dijon for sharper tang.
Serve chilled but allow a few minutes at room temperature before serving for best taste.