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Yup, this is it… my take on that magic sauce they put on burgers – Special Sauce (for burgers). Obviously, I don’t have their “secret recipe” but I think this comes pretty close. It doesn’t really matter though, since this is one tasty sauce and perfect on your burger. It is easy to make and holds well in the refrigerator for at least a week.

Making this sauce couldn’t be easier. Just gather all the ingredients. I’ll bet you have all of the them in the fridge and pantry already. Put everything into a bowl and mix. I like to cover this and chill overnight to let all the flavors meld together but if you can’t wait, go right ahead and use on your favorite burgers.

Be sure to try it on my Smashed Cheeseburgers and anything else you think could use a good dollop of flavor. It makes a great sandwich spread, dip for veggies and even a salad dressing (Think distant cousin of Russian and French dressings.) It couldn’t be easier to make either, so whip up a batch and watch it disappear.

Looking for other fast and easy sauces and condiments to enhance your meals? Here are some of my go-to sauces that I use for everything!

Tzatziki is another great sauce good with lamb, gyros, Souvlaki and as a dip or salad dressing. My Hatch Chili Salsa with Peaches is amazing with chips, but I also use it to top fish and chicken. Looking for an Easy Chimichurri Sauce? I’ve got you covered. I also really like this Garlicky Pea Shoot Pesto to spread on sandwiches and to toss with pasta.

More sauce recipes:

Roasted Veggies and Peach Salsa

Homemade Chunky Applesauce

Pistachio Basil Pesto

Apricot Jam and Sauce

Sweet and Spicy Plum Hoisin Sauce

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Special Sauce (for Burgers)

Want to recreate your favorite hamburger sauce at home? My special sauce is a take on the Special Sauce we all know and love and find on many a burger.

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Prep Time 10

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Total Time 10

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Make the sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill at least an hour and up to overnight.

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Diane Ringler

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With over 10 years of restaurant experience, Diane has been cooking and developing recipes for over five years, focusing on real-food meals for two that are Weight Watchers-friendly and high in protein. A longtime WW member herself, she brings firsthand experience to every recipe — not just culinary technique, but the practical knowledge of someone who has navigated points, portions, and satisfaction for years. Her recipe for Lollipop Lamb Chops with Pistachio Pesto was selected as a KitchenAid contest winner and published in Taste of Home's "Innovate Your Plate" bookazine. She has developed recipes and created content for brands including Eggland's Best, Sprouts Market, ZenB Pasta, Flannery Beef, The Honey Jar and Marukan Vinegar. She has been cooking for two for 10 years and her recipes focus on well balanced meals that are healthy, protein-focused meals perfectly proportioned for two servings. Based in Southern California she loves fresh, seasonal produce and proteins that nourish the body and soul.