Easy Southern Comeback Sauce Recipe
Southern Comeback Sauce is a creamy, tangy, mildly spicy dipping sauce that hails from Mississippi and pairs perfectly with fries, fried chicken, burgers, seafood, and more. It’s often called “the sauce you’ll always come back to”—and once you taste it, you’ll know why!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup 0.25 lbs mayonnaise
- ¼ cup 0.12 lbs ketchup
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce like Crystal or Louisiana-style
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard for a milder taste
- **1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 –2 teaspoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for tang
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for extra kick
Instructions
- Mix It Up:
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Chill:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (though you can use it right away in a pinch).
- Serve:
- Use as a dipping sauce, burger spread, sandwich dressing, or drizzle over fried seafood or roasted veggies.