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The Ultimate 5-Minute Copycat Smash Burger Sauce Recipe (Creamy & Tangy)

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You can make this creamy, tangy, and savory smash burger sauce in just five minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe delivers that signature restaurant flavor you crave for your homemade burgers.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Measure the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, yellow mustard, and white vinegar into the bowl.
  3. Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Use a small whisk or a fork to mix all the ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and uniform in color.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed; add a tiny bit more vinegar for tang or paprika for smoke.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the sauce in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. This step lets the flavors combine fully.
  7. Serve this special burger sauce generously on your smash burgers, or use it as a dip for fries.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
  • If you do not have sweet pickle relish, you can substitute it with finely minced dill pickles and a tiny pinch of sugar.
  • This homemade burger condiment keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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