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Smash Burger Sauce

Smash Burger Sauce

Smash Burger Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, and pickle juice. It’s the perfect quick and easy condiment to elevate your smash burgers, fries, or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1½ tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Method
 

Step 1: Add the Base
  1. In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and ketchup.
Step 2: Add Tang and Spice
  1. Pour in the pickle juice. Sprinkle paprika and cayenne pepper.
Step 3: Mix Well
  1. Whisk until smooth and fully combined. Taste and adjust with salt, black pepper, or a tiny pinch of sugar if needed.
Step 4: Chill
  1. Let it sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes. This helps the flavors come together.
That’s it. You now have homemade smash burger sauce ready for your smash burger night.

    Notes

    ✅ Let the sauce chill before serving for better taste.
    ✅ Adjust cayenne pepper for heat level.
    ✅ Add a small pinch of salt only after tasting.
    ✅ Fresh ingredients give better results than old condiments.