Up your burger game to the next level with this creamy Classic Burger Sauce recipe.  Learn how to make the easiest burger sauce with this simple recipe using just mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and dill pickle relish.  

Burger Sauce slathered on an open face hamburger.

Our family loves everything about this homemade Burger Sauce! It’s perfect with burgers, wraps and sandwiches. It also makes a great dipping sauce for chicken tenders, nuggets, fries and onion rings.

A good homemade burger sauce recipe will have a blend of flavors that will remind you of your favorite diner burger. The base ingredients are mayo, ketchup, mustard and relish. There are some burger sauce recipes that call for adding sugar and vinegar to the mix, but we like to keep the ingredients simple with a blend of classic burger condiments and flavors and no added sugar.   

Burger Sauce on an open face hamburger on a white plate.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Create amazing burgers with this simple homemade burger sauce. Homemade burgers taste extra special when they’re slathered with burger sauce instead of just plain ol mayonnaise. This sauce is super inexpensive to make, comes together in a pinch and it tastes amazing! Your whole family will love it!  

Burger Sauce Recipe

This recipe couldn’t be any easier to make. There’s not much to it other than measuring out the ingredients, whisk them together with a fork, then slather generously on your burger or bun and enjoy!

Mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and pickle relish in a glass bowl for a Burger Sauce Recipe.

  • Mayonnaise – This is the base of the sauce. I use Best Foods (I think its called Hellman’s on the East Coast), but you can use a vegan mayo if you prefer.
  • Ketchup – Adds a hint of sweetness. I use Heinz Ketchup, but use whatever brand you prefer.
  • Yellow Mustard – I like the flavor of French’s yellow mustard best, but you can use whatever brand you like.
  • Dill Pickle Relish – I prefer the flavor of Vlasic dill pickle relish, but if you have a favorite, then use that. I also like the flavor of dill pickle relish for this recipe instead of sweet dill pickle relish.
  • Freshly cracked black pepper – we add just a pinch of black pepper to the mix.

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

Homemade Burger Sauce in a clear glass bowl with a whisk.

How to Make Homemade Burger Sauce

This recipe is a simple one to make. And its a family favorite that we traditionally always made for our burgers. I recommend making it in advance so the flavors have a chance to really meld together in the refrigerator.

  1. Measure Ingredients. Measure out your ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk Ingredients. Whisk the ingredients together using a fork or a wire whisk until they are well blended.
  3. Refrigerate. Place plastic wrap tightly over the bowl and refrigerate for up to an hour before serving (longer is even better) to allow the flavors to blend. 

How to Store Burger Sauce

Because this homemade burger sauce is made with mayonnaise, it will need to be placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator where it’ll keep for up to 7-10 days. Just be sure to whisk it again with a fork before serving. 

What to Serve with Homemade Burger Sauce 

Not only is this Homemade Burger Sauce great for burgers, it’s also great for sandwiches, chicken tenders, chicken nuggets and as a dip for French fries and onion rings.

Homemade Burger Sauce on an open face hamburger.

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Classic Burger Sauce on an open face hamburger.
4.8 Stars (9 Reviews)
Yield: 6 servings

Classic Burger Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Up your burger game to the next level with this creamy Classic Burger Sauce recipe!  Learn how to make burger sauce with this easy recipe using mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and dill pickle relish.  

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard and relish to a medium bowl. Using a wire whisk or fork, whisk to combine ingredients.
  2. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 152Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 261mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g

theharvestkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate information, however, this nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. The nutritional information provided comes from online sources and calculations.