Level up ordinary burgers by mixing up smash burger sauce recipe! It is a creamy, spicy secret sauce that adds amazing flavor to smash burgers. Not to mention, it is also a great dipping fry sauce for crispy fries.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Comes together in minutes!
- Uses common, easy-to-pronounce ingredients
- Must have on homemade smash burgers
Featured Ingredients
- Mayonnaise - Use a high-quality mayo. My favorite is one made with avocado oil.
- Ketchup - I use Simply Heinz Ketchup. It has no high fructose corn syrup.
- Worcestershire Sauce - Packs a ton of flavor in that one teaspoon.
- Horseradish - Adds a wonderful spice and flavor.
- Smoked Paprika - Adds beautiful color and smokiness to the sauce.
- Green Onions - Bring a bit of onion flavor to the sauce without overpowering it.
- Dill Pickles - Adds a bit of crunch and an excellent dill flavor.
- Kosher Salt - Needed to bring all the flavors together.
See the recipe card for the exact measurements and complete instructions.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Chop the dill pickles and green onions.
Step 2: In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, smoked paprika, chopped green onions, chopped pickles, and salt. Mix until combined.
Step 3: Spread a layer of smash sauce on one side of a hamburger bun. Top with a burger patty or two.
Top with additional burger toppings, like cheese, lettuce, or tomatoes, and then add the top bun.
Tips and Tricks
Make a double batch and dip French fries in it! Call it fry sauce.
Whip up the smash sauce a few days in advance. The flavors meld together, and it gets even better!
Ingredient Swaps
- Relish - Use pickle relish instead of dill pickles as a great shortcut.
- Mustard - Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or yellow mustard.
Variations
Spicy Smash Burger Sauce: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few drops of hot sauce for some spice.
Low FODMAP Burger Sauce: Use a low FODMAP ketchup, like the option from Smoke and Sanity. Use only green onion tops and pickles without onion or garlic listed in the ingredients. For additional low FODMAP guidance, use the Monash University Food App.
Storing
Store: Keep smash burger sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezer: I would not recommend freezing it. It would be better to make another batch if you need it later.
FAQs
A smash burger is a thin ground beef patty smashed with a burger press on a hot cooking surface, such as a cast iron pan or a very hot griddle like a Blackstone. It is quickly cooked and has crispy edges.
Yes! This special sauce will taste amazing on traditional thick burgers, chicken breast sandwiches, and of course, smash burgers!
A popular one is the Shake Shack, In and Out, and many burger joints nationwide. People have strong opinions about which place is the best.
Toss out any sauce that has sat at room temperature for over two hours for the best results.
This sauce is also referred to as fry sauce.
What Goes With Smash Burger Sauce
- Blackstone Smash Burgers! Add a layer of sauce between the thin burger patties!
- Use it as a dip for oven roasted potatoes.
- Swap out yellow mustard for this sauce on Cuban pulled pork sandwiches.
Additional Sauce Recipes
- Homemade Enchilada Sauce - Make this delicious gluten free sauce for chicken enchiladas.
- Pizza Sauce - A no-cook pizza sauce without garlic or onions.
- Buffalo Sauce - A buttery, spicy, homemade buffalo sauce.
Discover a new sauce recipe or find an old favorite!
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Recipe
Smash Burger Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise (Note 1)
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill pickles chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, worcestershire, smoked paprika, green onions, pickles, salt, and horseradish sauce. Mix until combined.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The sauce will last for 3-4 days.
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