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Home » Recipes » Salad Dressings, Sauces and Spice Mixes

Smashburger Sauce Recipe

Published: Nov 7, 2022 · Modified: Jul 7, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 21 Comments

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This Smashburger Sauce recipe is the perfect way to add some flavor to your delicious burger. It's a delicious sauce made with ketchup, mayo, and spices, and it's totally delicious. Trust us, you're going to want to put this on everything!

Smashburger sauce recipe in bowl with serving spoon.
Homemade Burger Sauce Recipe

Use this amazing sauce top your Big Mac Casserole!

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  • Why you'll love this recipe   
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions 
  • Equipment
  • FAQ's
  • Things to know
  • Variations
  • Storage
  • Related recipes
  • Serve with
  • Classic Smashburger Sauce Recipe

Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ It's super easy to make.

✔️ It's made with common ingredients.

✔️And, it's a great way to add flavor to your homemade burgers.

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Ingredients for this special burger sauce recipe.

Ingredients

You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients. For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • mayonnaise
  • sweet relish or dill pickle relish, you can even use a little pickle juice
  • ketchup
  • Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • steak seasoning
  • smoked paprika
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • a splash of hot sauce like Sriracha sauce or Tabasco sauce is optional
Step by step instructions to make recipe, with print overlay.
Instructions to make classic burger sauce recipe.

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions for the creamy burger sauce. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl. 
  • Mix well and refrigerate in an airtight container.

Equipment

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  • measuring cups and spoon
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • airtight container

FAQ's

What makes a Smashburger special?

The key to a great Smashburger is in the name- you want to make sure you smash it! This creates a nice crust on the outside of the burger that seals in all the juices and flavors.

What is the difference between a smash burger and a regular burger?

A regular burger is usually just cooked on a grill or in a pan, while a smash burger is smashed onto the grill or into the pan giving it a crispy crust.

How do you make Smashburger sauce?

To make the sauce, simply mix together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Then, just refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

Things to know

  • Make this creamy sauce ahead in a storage container for up to a week in the fridge.
  • Before you use your sauce, give it a good stir to make sure it hasn't settled.
  • If you don't have smoked paprika on hand, you can use regular paprika instead.
  • An 80/20 mix of ground beef is my choice for a burger. I love a good grilled burger patty, then topped with melty American cheese, maybe a little red onion and some sweet pickles. Slather the top of the bun with this special sauce - AMAZING!
Burger sauce in bowl with spoon.
Best Burger Sauce Recipe

Variations

  • A splash of Tabasco sauce or Sriracha sauce adds a nice zing to the burger sauce!
  • For a little bit of sweetness, try adding a teaspoon or two of honey.
  • If you want a creamier sauce, add some sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Storage

Refrigerate - Store the Smashburger sauce in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Freeze - I do not recommend freezing this sauce as mayonnaise does not freeze well.

Related recipes

  • I love putting dill pickles on my homemade smash burgers, this time I'm changing up my burger recipe and using this Refrigerator Pickles recipe instead. These pickles make the best burgers if you ask me!
  • This easy-to-make Tomato Relish is the perfect condiment for all burgers!
  • Breathe some new life into your burger recipes by making this Kimchi Burger recipe the next time you are craving a burger.
  • Are you craving a good burger but don't want to eat meat? Then this Vegan Nut Burger is just the recipe for you! Even the picky eaters in your family will gobble these up.

Serve with

  • This is a great dipping sauce for onions rings and French fries, crispy smashed potatoes, fries or sweet potato wedges. Slather it on the top bun of a patty melt.
  • Use this great homemade sauce on top of a traditional burger like this Air Fryer Burgers recipe. You don't even need to stand outside in the heat to make this ultimate burger recipe!
  • Surprise your family with something different by pairing these Spicy Chick-fil-a Chicken Tenders with french fries for dinner. And use this secret sauce as your dipping sauce. It's a nice twist on a regular fast food meal.
  • Did you forget to take the burger patties out of the freezer last night? Don't worry! You can cook frozen hamburger patties in the oven and then top them with this tasty smash sauce.

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Sauce in bowl with spoon.
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4.93 from 14 votes

Classic Smashburger Sauce Recipe

This is the best condiment! Slather this homemade sauce on smashed or grilled burgers!
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Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
  • Mix well and refrigerate in an airtight container. This will keep for 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Comments

  1. Cindy

    August 26, 2023 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    You aren't kidding, I DO want to use this on everything now!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 30, 2023 at 10:09 am

      Hahaha! That's awesome, enjoy!

      Reply
      • Cat

        September 01, 2023 at 7:02 am

        Sounds great. Kind of steak seasoning? There's only a gazillion kinds...lol.

        Reply
        • Bowl Me Over

          September 01, 2023 at 5:12 pm

          Sorry about that Cat, that's a great question! I am a big fan of Montreal steak seasoning. I updated the recipe card. Thank you!

          Reply
  2. Julie Evink

    August 23, 2023 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    We had a party and served burgers last weekend. In addition to the typical condiments we served this smash burger sauce. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 30, 2023 at 10:13 am

      Fantastic Julie - glad it was enjoyed by all!

      Reply
  3. Alyssa

    August 18, 2023 at 10:04 am

    I can't wait to try out this smash burger sauce recipe. I love to add sauces to my burgers. This one sounds like the perfect addition to a burger!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 19, 2023 at 4:54 pm

      Wonderful, enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Camden Rusincovitch

    August 08, 2023 at 6:27 am

    I love a good smash burger, but I also love the suggestion to put this smash burger sauce in a casserole! I'll be making use of this recipe for my next potluck 🙂

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 12, 2023 at 6:42 am

      You'll love that Tater Tot Casserole Camden and topped with the Smashburger Sauce? Outa this world! Thanks for supporting the blog!!

      Reply
  5. Melanie C

    August 05, 2023 at 3:22 pm

    5 stars
    As suggested, I did add a little sour cream to my smash burger sauce for a touch more creaminess and it was perfection. Just the perfect amount of delicious flavors. Thanks so much for sharing such a wonderful recipe, my family all loved it.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 16, 2023 at 12:54 pm

      Mmm... now I'm hungry for a great burger. Love that burger sauce recipe! Thanks Melanie!

      Reply
  6. Brittany

    August 03, 2023 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    Your smash burger sauce looks like a great way to mix things up. I'm saving this recipe for our next burger night!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 13, 2023 at 9:45 am

      Wonderful, enjoy the yummy burger sauce. It definitely makes burgers a little better!

      Reply
  7. Cynthia Rusincovitch

    August 02, 2023 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    We got a Blackstone grill last Christmas from my parents and have been making Smash Burgers every few weeks since. I didn't even know Smash Burger Sauce was a thing until this recipe. But we loved it!

    Reply
  8. Kristen

    August 01, 2023 at 9:09 pm

    5 stars
    My daughter and I have been getting bored with burgers (yay, midsummer, lol!) but this smash burger sauce recipe has been a total game changer! Adds an addictive tanginess to every burger!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 06, 2023 at 9:51 am

      Doesn't it, though? A good burger sauce makes all the difference!

      Reply
  9. Kate Copp

    July 28, 2023 at 4:51 pm

    4 stars
    Made it tonight... It was really good.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 29, 2023 at 8:27 am

      Wonderful! Glad it was a hit!! If you have leftovers of the burger sauce you can use it in the Big Mac Casserole. It's so good!

      Reply
  10. ColleenB.~TX.

    October 05, 2022 at 7:48 am

    Just can't have good hamburger unless you put the sauce on.
    The only thing that I add is a splash of hot sauce to the sauce.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      October 05, 2022 at 9:35 am

      That's hamburger sauce totally makes the burgers, I agree Colleen! Oooh! And I love the edition of a little hot sauce, that sounds amazing!

      Reply

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