By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 16, 2025
I can’t eat a burger without my favorite burger sauce on top! It’s sweet, spicy, and tangy—the best of all worlds! A simple mixture of mayo, Dijon, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, and a couple of spices creates the most delicious flavor, and it couldn’t be easier to make. I love to use this special burger sauce on just about any sandwich. It’s that good!
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5-Star Review
“We used this sauce for our burgers on the fourth and we were obsessed!! Best sauce ever!! Thanks so much!!” – Chelsea
Easy Burger Sauce Recipe
What I love best about this burger sauce recipe is how incredibly easy it is to make. In just 5 minutes, I can gather everything from the pantry and fridge—basic staples like mayo, ketchup, mustard, and a few seasonings—and mix it all together into something totally delicious. I almost always have all the ingredients on hand, which means I never have to go without my favorite sauce. It’s creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet and smoky—perfect for burgers, sandwiches, fries, and even dipping veggies. Once you make it, you’ll want to keep a jar in the fridge at all times like I do!
Tips for Beginners
- If using a barbecue sauce with a little less kick, add another ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and ½ teaspoon chili powder for more bite.
- For more texture and a tangy taste, add pickle relish.
- Mix in hot sauce or sriracha if you really like it spicy.
- Use plain Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter sauce.
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- ▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
- ▢ 4 tsp Dijon mustard
- ▢ 6 tbsp BBQ sauce Blue’s Hog Original recommended
- ▢ 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ▢ 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ▢ ½ tsp crushed red pepper
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Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl. ½ cup mayonnaise, 4 tsp Dijon mustard, 6 tbsp BBQ sauce, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, ¼ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp crushed red pepper
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Burger Sauce Step by Step
Combine the ingredients : Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, 4 tsp Dijon mustard, 6 tbsp BBQ sauce, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and ½ tsp crushed red pepper in a bowl.
Store: Transfer the sauce to a storage container and enjoy with your favorite burger.
How to Store
Store homemade burger sauce in an airtight container, and keep it in the refrigerator up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
I like to make a larger batch so I have it on hand through all of grilling season ! I especially love to smear this sauce over a smash burger or a juicy lucy burger. It also tastes great on club sandwiches , too.
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Burger Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 6 tbsp BBQ sauce Blue’s Hog Original recommended
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl. ½ cup mayonnaise, 4 tsp Dijon mustard, 6 tbsp BBQ sauce, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, ¼ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp crushed red pepper
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
