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The Ultimate Copycat Smash Burger Sauce Recipe (Creamy, Tangy, Ready in 5 Minutes)

Close-up of creamy yellow homemade burger sauce topped with paprika and white crumbles in a white ramekin.

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Make this creamy, tangy smash burger sauce using simple pantry ingredients. This special sauce recipe upgrades your burgers, fries, and sandwiches instantly. You can prepare this ultimate burger topping in under five minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. Measure all ingredients into a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, white vinegar, sugar, paprika, onion powder, and salt together until completely combined and smooth.
  3. Taste the burger sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
  5. Use this versatile sandwich spread generously on your hamburgers, dipping your fries, or adding it to any sandwich.

Notes

  • Chill the sauce for a minimum of 30 minutes. This step is key for developing the full, rich flavor profile.
  • For a Big Mac sauce copycat variation, add 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce for grilling, add a dash of cayenne pepper.

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