Ingredient Notes:
Mayonnaise – Use real mayo and not Miracle Whip here. We like Kraft, but Duke’s is tasty too.
Ketchup – I’m a Heinz girl through and through, but use what you have.
Mustard – This won’t make the sauce taste mustard-y, but it does help balance the flavors.
White Vinegar – This will add a little bit of a tangy component to the sauce that brings it all together. You can use dill pickle juice instead if you prefer that flavor. And pickle relish would give it a Thousand Island vibe.
Seasoning – Chili powder for a little kick (it’s not spicy) and garlic powder or salt, depending on what you keep on hand.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Tips & Swaps You Might Need:
Pickles: Love thousand island? Add some minced dill pickles or pickle relish to the sauce!
Vinegar: We use white vinegar here, but swap it out for ACV or dill pickle juice if you prefer.
Spice: The chili powder doesn’t make this spicy, but you can stir in some cayenne for a kick!
Storage: We keep this in a mason jar and store in the fridge for around a week.
How to Make Smash Burger Sauce:
Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl or large mason jar.
Whisk until combined. Taste and add additional salt or vinegar to suit your tastes.
Helpful Tip!
Storage & Freezing:
You can keep this sauce stored in a mason jar or airtight container in your refrigerator for up to a week! I would not recommend freezing this sauce.
Serving Suggestions:
Obviously when serving smash burger sauce you would normally serve it on smash burgers. And you should!
This creamy sauce is also great on turkey burgers! You can even drizzle it over our loose meat sandwich!
Wraps are another good way to enjoy this sauce. Try it with deli turkey, lots of fresh veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, and a bit of shredded cheddar.
Of course, french fries make a great vehicle for shoveling this sauce in your face, right alongside our oven fried chicken tenders.
There’s so many great ways to enjoy this easy homemade sauce!
