Easy Mayo Ketchup Dipping Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 ounces
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Calories
153 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Mayo Ketchup Dipping Sauce Recipe
Description
The sauce combines mayonnaise and ketchup in a roughly 2:1 ratio, seasoned with garlic powder for subtle savory depth. Mixing is simple: whisk the ingredients until smooth and silky, then cover and chill for about an hour for flavors to fuse.
Optional additions include a dash of lemon juice or vinegar to add brightness and a teaspoon of hot sauce for gentle spiciness. This versatile sauce complements a wide variety of foods, suitable as a dip or spread.
The recipe yields approximately 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of sauce and can be scaled up or down as needed. Adjust the proportion of mayonnaise to ketchup for a creamier or tangier result according to preference.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup tomato ketchup
- ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder
Optional Flavorings
- dash of lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, lemon juice and hot sauce (optional ingredients if adding) in a bowl and whisk until smooth and silky.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour before using.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of sauce; adjust quantities by halving, doubling, or tripling as needed.
- Modify mayonnaise to ketchup ratio to achieve your desired creaminess or tanginess.
- Chill at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.