You might know it as Big Mac sauce but from now on, you’ll just call this Homemade Special Sauce amazing! Best of all, this special sauce recipe is Paleo, Whole30, Keto friendly, dairy free, and gluten free!

Hands holding a small glass dish with the finished homemade special sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds, a good burger sauce recipe!

I’m telling you, this special sauce really is something special! It’s tangy, creamy, and just absolutely wonderful on burgers!

In fact, it’s such a good burger sauce recipe that you’ll probably start putting it on other things — eggs, veggies, potato skins, and more! Don’t worry, I won’t tell (wink). It’s in my top two all time favorite sauces, right next to my Chick Fil A sauce.

All the ingredients in the homemade special sauce (hamburgerdressing) in small glass dishes and labeled.

Ingredients list

Mayonnaise: See my list of Whole30 compliant mayo brands, or make your own.
Ketchup: Check out my list of Whole30 ketchup brands, or choose one that’s keto-friendly if you’re following a Keto or Low Carb plan.
Onion Flakes: This is found in the spice aisle, and could also be labeled as dried garlic.
Relish: If you can’t find Whole30 compliant relish, just finely dice a dill pickle up.
Salt and Pepper

Making it

This homemade Special Sauce (aka hamburgerdressing) recipe is one of my all-time favorite condiments. It only takes about 2 minutes to make, because all you need to do is mix the ingredients together. Yup, you read that right. Just mix it up and you’re ready to go!

It’s a really good burger sauce recipe, but I promise, there are endless ways to use it! Keep reading…

A hand holds a toothpick with a cherry tomato, mini pickle, lettuce, and mini burger bite. — Air Fryer Mini Burger Bites

Beyond burgers: Ways to use It

Here are just a few ways to use the special sauce, beyond topping a burger (which is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it, by the way!). Make Mini Burger Bites, or Big Mac Potato Skins or in my Keto Burger Bowls!

How to store It

Store the finished special sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days. If you use homemade mayo, it will last less, about 3-4 days.

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Two hands holding a small glass dish with the finished homemade special sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds, a good burger sauce recipe!

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