Best Burger Sauce Recipe

Homemade Burger Sauce is a quick and easy way to instantly elevate burger night. Think McDonald's Big Mac sauce, only way better. We love this sauce on burgers with burger seasoning and as a fry dip.

This sauce is creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and perfectly savory. It adds the just-right amount of zing to both beef and turkey burgers with potato buns. You only need a handful of ingredients and five minutes to make it, and you probably already have them stored away in your fridge and spice cabinet.

After testing dozens of sauce recipes through the years, I can confidently say this is the one you want on hand for every single burger night to come. This easy homemade burger sauce is a staple in our home for burger night—our family's favorite night of the week—alongside steak fries or sweet potato fries. We will literally never host another cookout without it! Guests love this special sauce concoction just as much as our family does.

Homemade Burger Sauce Ingredients (and What They Do!)

Welcome to the fast-food secret sauce that burger dreams are made of. Think McDonald's Big Mac sauce, but with better ingredients and ten times the flavor. I kept this special sauce recipe simple and classic, allowing all the flavors to blend perfectly together to enhance the flavor profile of your burger patty.

• Mayonnaise | The base of your burger sauce, this ingredient is responsible for a smooth and creamy mouthfeel.
• Ketchup | Adds both sweetness and tang to the sauce, cutting through the fatty beef patty.
• Mustard | Perfect for adding just the right amount of acidity, again, a great contrast to fatty beef. It's all about balance!
• Sweet Pickle Relish | This ingredient adds a tangy-sweet note to homemade special sauce, and provides the perfect added texture and crunch.
• Garlic + Onion Powder | This dynamic spice duo is responsible for adding big umami flavor notes, as well as savory depth to your sauce (and pretty much any other recipe it touches).
• Kosher Salt + Black Pepper | This classic combo wakes up all of the other ingredients, enhancing and strengthening the flavor of each one.

How Make Burger Sauce

To make the best special sauce ever, simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stir, and you're done! There's no mincing or chopping—zero elbow grease required!

Serve your homemade burger sauce right away or store it in an airtight container for up to one week. Stir before use, as separation might occur.

More Ways to Use Special Sauce

The yumminess doesn't stop at burger night. This sauce is perfect for sprucing up sliders, sandwiches, wraps, and even as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders and fries!

5 More Sauces to Amp Up Burger Night

Step outside the condiment world of plain mustard, mayo, and ketchup and add a little more pizazz to burger night with any one of these easy homemade sauces.

• Homemade BBQ Sauce | Great on a BBQ chicken sandwich but would also be amazing on a beefy cheeseburger.
• Chipotle Sauce | It brings together a perfect balance of smoky heat, creamy texture, and bold flavor—all elements that elevate a burger.
• Chick-fil-A Sauce | The fast-food copycat sauce we know and love delivers a sweet, tangy, and savory punch that adds richness and nostalgia to any burger.
• Honey Mustard Dressing | A fantastic choice for burger night, because it delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors that complement a wide variety of burger styles.
• Avocado Crema | It brings a cool, creamy, and fresh contrast to the bold, savory flavors of a burger. Give our avocado spread a try for similar vibes.

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