🥫 Burger Sauces
The right sauce is the difference between a good burger and one you think about the next day. Below are our original sauce recipes — browse by flavor or diet, or use the Burger Sauce Builder to design one around what you have.
Featured sauces
Classic Burger Sauce
The all-purpose burger sauce: creamy, tangy, a little sweet. Five ingredients you already have, one bowl, five minutes. Works on every burger.
See recipe →Smash Burger Sauce
A deliberately thin, sharp smash sauce — heavy on pickle brine and mustard so it spreads in a film under a hot, thin patty instead of squeezing out the sides.
See recipe →Big Mac-Inspired Special Sauce
A homemade special sauce inspired by the famous fast-food flavor — creamy, tangy, and a little sweet, with the signature pickle-and-onion backbone.
See recipe →In-N-Out-Inspired Spread
A homemade spread inspired by the famous West Coast burger sauce — creamy, tangy, and lightly sweet with a chopped-pickle backbone. Five minutes, one bowl.
See recipe →Garlic Aioli
A quick, punchy garlic aioli built on a mayo base — creamy, savory, and loaded with fresh garlic and lemon. The upgrade every burger and fry deserves.
See recipe →Chipotle Mayo
Smoky, creamy chipotle mayo made from canned chipotles in adobo — mild heat, deep flavor, and endlessly useful on burgers, fries, and tacos.
See recipe →BBQ Burger Sauce
A creamy barbecue sauce that hits smoky and sweet at once — barbecue sauce whisked into mayo with a splash of vinegar. Made for bacon and cheddar burgers.
See recipe →Bacon Jam
A slow-cooked spread of bacon, onions, brown sugar, and coffee reduced to a sticky, savory-sweet jam. The ultimate upgrade for a cheeseburger.
See recipe →All burger sauces
Classic Burger Sauce
The all-purpose burger sauce: creamy, tangy, a little sweet. Five ingredients you already have, one bowl, five minutes. Works on every burger.
See recipe →Smash Burger Sauce
A deliberately thin, sharp smash sauce — heavy on pickle brine and mustard so it spreads in a film under a hot, thin patty instead of squeezing out the sides.
See recipe →Big Mac-Inspired Special Sauce
A homemade special sauce inspired by the famous fast-food flavor — creamy, tangy, and a little sweet, with the signature pickle-and-onion backbone.
See recipe →In-N-Out-Inspired Spread
A homemade spread inspired by the famous West Coast burger sauce — creamy, tangy, and lightly sweet with a chopped-pickle backbone. Five minutes, one bowl.
See recipe →Spicy Burger Sauce
A creamy burger sauce with a genuine kick — hot sauce and cayenne over a tangy mayo base. Cools the tongue and then warms it up. Five minutes.
See recipe →Garlic Aioli
A quick, punchy garlic aioli built on a mayo base — creamy, savory, and loaded with fresh garlic and lemon. The upgrade every burger and fry deserves.
See recipe →Chipotle Mayo
Smoky, creamy chipotle mayo made from canned chipotles in adobo — mild heat, deep flavor, and endlessly useful on burgers, fries, and tacos.
See recipe →Jalapeño Burger Sauce
A bright, spicy sauce built on fresh and pickled jalapeños — creamy, tangy, and green with real herb and chili flavor. Great on any grilled burger.
See recipe →BBQ Burger Sauce
A creamy barbecue sauce that hits smoky and sweet at once — barbecue sauce whisked into mayo with a splash of vinegar. Made for bacon and cheddar burgers.
See recipe →Creamy Mushroom Sauce
A savory pan sauce of sautéed mushrooms in a silky cream reduction — spooned warm over a burger, it turns a weeknight patty into a steakhouse plate.
See recipe →Blue Cheese Sauce
A thick, creamy blue cheese sauce with real crumbles and a tangy buttermilk base. Bold, savory, and made for a big beefy burger with bacon or onions.
See recipe →Bacon Jam
A slow-cooked spread of bacon, onions, brown sugar, and coffee reduced to a sticky, savory-sweet jam. The ultimate upgrade for a cheeseburger.
See recipe →Caramelized Onion Sauce
Slow-cooked caramelized onions folded into a creamy base for a sweet, savory, jammy burger sauce. All the depth of a French onion soup on your burger.
See recipe →Dairy-Free Avocado Burger Sauce
A dairy-free burger sauce that is genuinely its own recipe: no mayo, no egg — avocado, tahini, lime and garlic blended into a thick, bright green spread.
See recipe →Keto Burger Sauce
A keto burger sauce built on fat and acid instead of sugar — mayo enriched with warm bacon fat, then cut hard with Dijon, cider vinegar and dill pickle. No ketchup.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best all-purpose burger sauce?
A classic special sauce — mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, and smoked paprika — works on almost any burger. It is creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet. See our Classic Burger Sauce recipe.
How long do homemade burger sauces last?
Most mayo-based sauces keep about a week in an airtight container in the fridge. Sauces with fresh ingredients like herbs or roasted garlic are best within a few days.
Can I make a dairy-free or egg-free burger sauce?
Yes. Use the diet filters above to find dairy-free and egg-free options, or the Sauce Builder to generate one around your restrictions.