Description
This easy Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce recipe recreates the tangy, smoky, and creamy condiment beloved at Red Robin restaurants. Made with simple pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, smoked paprika, and a splash of hot sauce, this versatile sauce is perfect for burgers, fries, grilled meats, or as a dip. Customize the heat level and make it vegan-friendly with simple swaps. Ready in minutes and delicious chilled, it’s a flavorful addition to elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Start by assembling all ingredients to ensure smooth and accurate measuring and mixing.
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until creamy and well combined.
- Add the Spices: Sprinkle in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the smoky and savory flavors.
- Adjust the Tang and Heat: Add apple cider vinegar and hot sauce according to your taste preference, blending well to achieve the signature tang and customizable kick.
- Chill and Blend Flavors: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Measure ingredients accurately for perfect flavor balance.
- Use fresh spices for maximum flavor impact.
- Customize heat by adding hot sauce gradually and tasting as you go.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a splash of water or more vinegar to adjust consistency.
- Allow the sauce to rest in the fridge to deepen and harmonize the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Red Robin campfire sauce, copycat sauce, smoky dipping sauce, burger sauce, smoky ketchup sauce, tangy creamy sauce