Description
This creamy Smash Burger Sauce is a delicious, tangy, and slightly smoky condiment perfect for elevating your homemade burgers. Combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and a medley of spices and relish, this sauce blends smooth and bold flavors that can be customized to your taste. Easy to make and great for make-ahead preparation, this sauce brings a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and smoky notes to your smash burger experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish (or finely chopped pickles)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (preferably smoked)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, and yellow mustard. Use a whisk to blend these ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and fully combined.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: Stir in the pickle relish, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, ensuring the sauce has a smooth and consistent flavor throughout.
- Add Heat (Optional): If you like a bit of spice, add the hot sauce according to your heat preference. Stir well to distribute the heat evenly in the sauce.
- Rest the Sauce: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the sauce sit for at least 5 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and develop a deeper taste.
- Serve or Store: Use the sauce immediately on your smash burgers or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. The sauce can also taste better if made a day in advance.
Notes
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare the sauce a day before serving to enhance flavor melding.
- Customize with different bases like Greek yogurt, sour cream, or crema for lighter or varied flavor profiles.
- Add finely chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro or chives, for a fresh twist.
- For a chunkier texture, fold in finely chopped pickles or onions.
- Taste as you go to adjust seasoning and heat level.
- Maintain ingredient ratios closely to preserve flavor balance.
- Do not overmix to avoid a whipped, less satisfying sauce texture.
