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Easy Mayo Ketchup Dipping Sauce Recipe

Published: Jan 3, 2023 · Modified: Nov 20, 2023 by Geetanjali · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

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Mayo ketchup sauce is a delicious match with a variety of food. Made with just 3 ingredients, it's beyond easy.

I like serving mine with potato wedges, potato fritters, Hibachi fried rice, and salt and pepper chicken. It's the perfect versatile dipping sauce.

Image showing silky mayonnaise ketchup sauce in a bowl.
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  • What is Mayo Ketchup Sauce
  • Mayo Ketchup Sauce Ingredients
  • How to prepare Mayo Ketchup Sauce
  • Making Ahead and Storage 
  • How to use it
  • Recipe Notes
  • More Condiments
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I like both tomato ketchup and mayonnaise on lots of things. The two are a perfect match together and taste delicious on just about EVERYTHING, from simple sandwiches to boiled eggs to tacos! 

You can get the readymade mayo ketchup sauce at any supermarket or online, but making your own taste far better than the store-bought one. Also, it is economical.

Making this sauce is easy and straight. You only need to add all the ingredients to a small bowl, mix them, and it's DONE! The flavors of garlic and ketchup shine through the mayonnaise, which makes it much more interesting than plain mayo. 

Start with the basic recipe below, then tweak and adjust to your taste.

You can serve this sauce immediately, but it tastes better when left in the fridge for an hour so that the flavors can mingle.

What is Mayo Ketchup Sauce

For those who are unfamiliar with it, mayo ketchup sauce is mainly a perfect combination of two popular condiments, part regular mayonnaise and part ketchup. It is a creamy, rich, and savory sauce. People even call it pink sauce due to its color.

Mayoketchup is a very common condiment in Cuban, Dominican, and Puerto Rican food, often served with tostones (crispy fried plantains), on burgers, as a sandwich spread, and for a tangy fry sauce.

It is also found in other parts of the United States with different names, such as in Utah and Idaho, they call it fry sauce, and in South America, it is golf sauce or salsa rosada. 

Due to its popularity, some companies even come up with their own name, like Heinz's mayochup.

Mayo Ketchup Sauce Ingredients

Image showing mayo ketchup ingredients placed on a white background.

Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is the base of this sauce. Use homemade or store-bought whatever you like. For a vegan version, you can use an egg-free, dairy-free mayo.

Tomato Ketchup: an essential ingredient. Ketchup adds a pink hue with a touch of tang and sweetness to the sauce. 

Garlic: I used garlic powder, but you can use fresh garlic instead. Mash and paste one garlic clove if using fresh garlic.

Additional Flavorings

These are optional, but for extra flavor, you can add a dash of lemon juice or vinegar and a teaspoon of hot sauce if you like.

How to prepare Mayo Ketchup Sauce

  • 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.
Image showing preparing fry sauce.
Image showing whisking mayo ketchup sauce.

Making Ahead and Storage 

This sauce tastes best when made ahead. The flavors mingle with each other when it gets time to sit. 

You can also store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Just be sure to stir the sauce well before using it, as the ingredients may separate over time.

How to use it

Mayo ketchup tastes excellent with a variety of dishes. Use it as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or spread. The amount of mayo ketchup sauce you use will depend on your taste and the size of the dish you are preparing.

Below are some serving ideas for some of your favorite foods:

Dip for tortilla chips, tostones, crackers, fritters, chicken tenders, French fries, onion rings, or other grilled or fried potatoes, meat, chicken, and seafood dishes.

Drizzle on boiled vegetables, eggs, or chicken

Slather on toast, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, tacos, and quesadillas.

Use it as a topping for baked potatoes or as a salad dressing.

Image showing pink sauce served with potato wedges

Recipe Notes

  • This recipe makes 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of sauce. You can half, double, or triple the recipe as per your need. 
  • You can add more or less ketchup to your liking. 

More Condiments

  • Homemade Hot Honey Sauce
  • Subway Sweet Onion Sauce
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  • Hot Honey Sauce

If you try the recipe, please take a moment to leave a comment and rating. I love hearing from you and it also helps other readers who are thinking of making the recipe.

Recipe

Mayo Ketchup

Easy Mayo Ketchup Dipping Sauce Recipe

Mayo ketchup sauce is a delicious match with a variety of food. Made with just 3 ingredients and it's beyond easy.
5 from 36 votes
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mayo ketchup sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 ounces
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Geetanjali

Ingredients 

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup tomato ketchup
  • ⅓ teaspoon garlic powder

Optional Flavorings

  • dash of lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
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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 makes 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of sauce. You can half, double, or triple the recipe as per your need. 
  • You can adjust the ratio of mayonnaise to ketchup to your preference, depending on how creamy or tangy you want the sauce to be.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition Disclaimer:

Nutrition information is a general estimate only. Actual values may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used. For the most accurate information, please consult a registered dietitian or use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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  1. Giangi Townsend says

    January 29, 2022 at 8:32 pm

    I love the combination and I love it with my fries, actually, it is the only time I use ketchup on my food. The combination of the two is out of this world yummy.

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  2. Dawn Conklin says

    January 30, 2022 at 8:45 am

    This was so delicious and easy to make! It was really good on burgers and fries, definitely will be trying it on other foods too. It's the first time we tried it and we all loved it.

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  3. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

    January 30, 2022 at 9:21 pm

    My hubby often makes this sauce when we make homemade chicken nuggets! It is such a great dipping sauce for several things.

    Reply
  4. nancy says

    February 01, 2022 at 3:34 am

    goes great with fries

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  5. Teresa Olson says

    April 05, 2022 at 9:54 pm

    I use it as a salad dressing.

    Reply
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Hi, I'm Geetanjali! I am the cook, photographer, and author behind Spoons Of Flavor. I focus on simple, affordable, and easy-to-follow recipes for everyday life.

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