Comeback Sauce
A Southern classic, Comeback Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dipping sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, and seasonings—perfect for fries, burgers, or salads.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- measuring cups/spoons
- Airtight jar or container (for storage)
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp chili sauce or hot sauce for extra spice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 –2 tsp lemon juice optional, for brightness
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, and chili sauce.
- Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning (add lemon juice for tang or hot sauce for heat).
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Serve as a dipping sauce, burger spread, or salad dressing.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 120
• Protein: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sodium: 220mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 2g