Description
This creamy and zesty sauce blends mayonnaise, ketchup, and spices, making it a perfect dip or spread for chicken tenders, fries, and sandwiches. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s an essential addition to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed for best flavor)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients listed above. Make sure you have everything ready to go before you start mixing.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise.
- Next, add 1/4 cup of ketchup to the mayonnaise.
- Pour in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
- Add 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
- Next, add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon of paprika.
- If you like a bit of heat, add 1 teaspoon of hot sauce.
- Finally, squeeze in 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice.
- Using a whisk or a fork, start mixing all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Continue to whisk until there are no lumps and the sauce is creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by adding a teaspoon of water or more lemon juice, mixing well after each addition.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and seal it.
- Place it in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least 30 minutes (or longer for best flavor).
Notes
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.
- Experiment with different spices and seasonings to suit your taste.
- For a smoother texture, consider blending the ingredients in a food processor.
- Store any leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes