Homemade Special Sauce

Elevate your meals with this irresistible Homemade Special Sauce, a creamy and tangy blend that's ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, and fries, this versatile condiment combines pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, and sweet pickle relish with the bold flavors of garlic powder, paprika, and finely minced onion. A splash of white vinegar and a touch of sugar balance the richness, creating a perfectly smooth, zesty finish. Let it chill in the fridge to let the flavors meld, and you'll have a crowd-pleasing sauce that's as good as—or better than—your favorite restaurant's secret recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Sweet Pickle Relish
• 1 tablespoon White Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon White Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fine Minced Onion
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1/4 cup of ketchup. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of sweet pickle relish to the mayonnaise and ketchup mixture. Stir to incorporate the relish evenly into the sauce.

Step 3

Measure and mix in 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 tablespoon of white sugar, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely.

Step 4

Add 2 tablespoons of finely minced onion for texture and flavor. Stir until evenly distributed throughout the sauce.

Step 5

Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Stir well to ensure all the spices are evenly blended.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as necessary. You may want to add more salt or vinegar according to your preference.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled with burgers, sandwiches, fries, or as a dressing for salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	376.2 grams (376.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1875

Total Fat 172.70g	221%
Saturated Fat 15.70g	78%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 1669mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 83.10g	30%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 29.80g
Protein 0.60g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 12mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 78mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.3%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 17.6%