Description
Comeback Sauce is the ultimate Southern-style dipping sauce—creamy, tangy, lightly sweet with just the right amount of heat. Perfect for fries, burgers, sandwiches, and more, this versatile sauce comes together in minutes using pantry staples. Whether you’re prepping for a party or just want to spice up your weekday meals, this sauce will keep you coming back again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1/4 cup of ketchup until smooth.
2. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot sauce (adjust based on your preferred heat level) and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
4. Pour in 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce and mix everything together.
5. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper as needed. Add more hot sauce or a pinch of sugar if desired.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
Want it sweeter? Add 1/2 teaspoon of honey or sugar to mellow the spice.
This sauce thickens and deepens in flavor as it chills—make it ahead for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Comeback Sauce, Southern sauce, dipping sauce, spicy mayo, easy homemade sauce