House Sauce

What is House Sauce?

House sauce, often referred to as fry sauce, yum yum sauce, or a French fry dipping sauce, has gained quite a reputation. This delightful condiment is a well-kept secret in many restaurants, known for its unique blend of flavors. It combines creamy mayonnaise and tangy ketchup with a splash of Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon extract, and peppery spices to create a truly irresistible aioli.

This recipe is quite versatile and can be tailored to complement main dishes beautifully. It's often enjoyed in sandwiches or as a traditional burger sauce that enhances flavor. It's particularly delightful as a side dish alongside baked meals. Personally, I enjoy it as a dipping sauce for French fries.

Many restaurants globally have their own take on this sauce, incorporating unique flavors to create their signature or original versions.

The best House Sauce recipe to make at home. Rich, creamy, savory, and spicy! perfect side dip with burgers, sandwiches, and fries.

Why Do I Love This Recipe?

You’ll find countless reasons to love this recipe!

This 5-minute sauce is made from a delightful mix of ingredients that create a rich, creamy, sweet, and savory flavor, making it a perfect accompaniment for snacks and appetizers.

Prepare with pantry staples – you won’t have to dash to the store; everything you need is likely already in your kitchen.

Global Dipping Sauce: As a global favorite, it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t enjoy that luscious, creamy taste. It pairs wonderfully with a wide range of dishes, and people everywhere adore it.

Easy to Customize (DIY): You can tweak the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients to make it your own.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Mayonnaise: Go for the classic creamy thick mayonnaise for your recipe. If you're looking for alternatives, consider using Greek yogurt, mustard, avocado, or hummus as substitutes. Alternatively, you can make your mayo if you prefer a personal touch.

Ketchup: It will bring a delightful blend of sweetness and tanginess to the sauce. Whether you choose classic tomato ketchup or one infused with garlic and chili, the flavor combination is simply perfect..

Hot Sauce: Add it as a condiment to enhance the dipping flavor. This sauce can be substituted with chili garlic tomato ketchup.

Worchester Sauce: It’s sweet and spicy with a strong umami flavor. Best substitute is soya sauce.

Fresh Lemon: A squeeze of fresh lemon will add a citric flavor to the sauce. This is quite optional as per the taste.

Smoked Paprika: Best condiment to enhance the flavor! don't replace it with regular paprika.

How To Make House Sauce

It's easy to make this sauce within 2 minutes.

Gather all the ingredients in a deep bowl and whisk them well until they form a one-tone homogenous texture. That's it!

Now the deliciously rich and creamy sauce is now ready to enjoy. You can prepare it ahead of time and keep it in a cool spot for later use.

Make it before time and store it in a cool place.

Tips and Variations

• It's easy to manage the spice level in this sauce. If you like to increase the heat then increase the quantity of hot sauce and add a pinch of cayenne. I have tried the version with Cajun and Chipotle seasoning. To make it kids friendly, keep the spice level at low side.
• To make the perfect combination take the double quantity of mayo than ketchup.
• If you like to add a strong citrus flavor then substitute the fresh lemon with pickle brine or relish.
• To add a pinching smoky flavor use BBQ sauce along with smoked paprika.
• Healthy version is always accepted by masses. I love to make it with Greek yogurt and my whole family love this idea to avoid mayo.
• If you are planning a party, make it ahead of time to save time in kitchen.

Since this is a homemade blend of various sauces and spices, it's important to keep it in the refrigerator at a temperature of 40°F (7°C) in a sealed container. This will help maintain its freshness and flavor. You can expect it to stay good for about 3 to 4 days.

When using this homemade sauce, be careful to use a dry spoon to scoop it out, as the wet spoon can introduce bacteria and spoil the mixture. By following these simple storage tips, you can enjoy your delicious creation while keeping it safe and tasty!

[Note]: It's best to avoid freezing the sauce. Freezing can alter its texture and flavor, which might not give you the results you’re hoping for when you thaw it out later. Instead, consider storing it in the refrigerator for a fresher taste.

What to Serve With House Sauce?

It's a great sauce to serve with variety of recipes. Here are few ideas:

Serve as a French Fries Dip: Try with oven baked french fries, cajun fries, roasted potatoes, cutlets, and hash brown.

Best to pair up with snack and appetizers.

Always makes a best taste with baked chicken, salmon, veggies and corns.

Use as spread with sandwich and burger.

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