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Waffle House Sauce Recipe

Waffle House Sauce Recipe

Make the best Waffle House Sauce Recipe at home with simple ingredients, creamy texture, and classic diner flavor in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Calories: 92
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Heinz ketchup
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Silicone spatula
  • Glass storage jar with lid

Method
 

Step 1: Gather and Measure
  1. Measure every ingredient carefully before mixing. Using room-temperature mayonnaise and fresh Heinz ketchup helps the sauce blend smoothly without lumps.
    Step 1 Gather and Measure
Step 2: Combine Base Ingredients
  1. Add mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and barbecue sauce into a medium bowl. Whisk slowly until the mixture becomes creamy, glossy, and evenly colored.
    Step 2 Combine Base Ingredients
Step 3: Add Flavor Boosters
  1. Stir in relish, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper for a balanced sweet-smoky flavor.
    Step 3 Add Flavor Boosters
Step 4: Mix Until Smooth
  1. Whisk continuously for one minute, scraping bowl edges occasionally, until every ingredient combines into a rich, creamy, restaurant-style sauce.
    Step 4 Mix Until Smooth
Step 5: Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes. Chilling deepens flavor and creates the perfect texture.
    Step 5 Chill and Serve

Notes

Chilling this sauce before serving creates deeper flavor and a smoother, diner-style finish.