This is quite literally the Best Homemade Burger Sauce you’ll ever have! Thick and creamy, with the perfect balance of salty-sweet-tang, it adds that little something special to your burgers, bowls, salads, fries, and more. Made with just 8 simple ingredients.

This Homemade Burger Sauce is Better Than Any Takeout

Hands down, THE most popular recipe I’ve ever shared is my Healthy Burger Bowls… and that’s all because of the special sauce.🔥Readers have been obsessed with this condiment for years, always telling me, “the special sauce makes it!”

It’s such a simple recipe that proves taking 5 minutes to make a homemade burger sauce is absolutely worth it. It’s whisked together in seconds, has just the right balance of sweet, tangy, smoky-spiced flavor, and is gorgeously creamy but still easy enough to drizzle.

It’s the finishing touch that instantly elevates any simple salad or smashburger, so the homemade version is just as crave-able as your favorite takeout order (and way cheaper!).

burger sauce in bowl with spoon — My special burger sauce recipe is SO popular, it deserves its own post. It’s so easy to make and far better than any store-bought options!

Special Burger Sauce Ingredients

Mayonnaise: Creamy mayo is the base of the sauce, giving it a luxurious texture that’s easy for both spreading and dipping. You can also sub half the mayonnaise with whole milk Greek yogurt for an extra creamy texture.

Ketchup: This burger night staple adds a touch of sweetness and savoriness from the tomatoes.

Yellow Mustard: For a bit of tang to balance the ketchup – another burger must-have!

Dill Relish: I prefer a tangy dill relish for a bolder flavor, but you could also use a sweet relish if you’d want a less sour sauce.

Pickle Juice: Straight out of the jar is perfect! The salty brine really makes the pickle flavor pop.

Spices: Garlic powder and onion powder add aromatic depth, while paprika adds an irresistible smokiness.

How to Make the Best Burger Sauce Recipe

This burger sauce recipe is as simple as combining all the ingredients and whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then give it a quick taste. Want more sweetness? Add a touch more ketchup. Need a bit more saltiness or tang? Add more pickle juice. Want it extra thick? Add another dollop of mayo. Extra drizzly? Add a little water to thin it out.

This recipe makes about a cup of sauce, which may be more than you need for any one burger night. No worries – it will last in your fridge for up to a week. An excuse to make more burgers!

burger sauce ingredients in mixing bowl with whisk — This easy burger sauce takes zero chopping, minimal measuring, and is ready in seconds. Perfect for any day of the week.

Use the Sauce on Burgers, and More!

The most obvious way to use this sauce is slathered on the toasted bun of your favorite burger. I love how it adds a creamy richness to leaner patties like my Homemade Turkey Smashburger and Juicy Chicken Burgers. It’s also fantastic on veggie burgers!

The burger sauce also makes a great “dressing” for salads and bowls and is a sneaky awesome dipping sauce for classic burger sides like Air Fryer French Fries or Crispy Baked Potato Wedges. YUM!

smashburgers with burger sauce and fries — Once you realize how easy it is to make a homemade burger sauce, you’ll want to put it on everything.

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