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Yum Yum Sauce Recipe

This creamy, sweet, and tangy yum yum sauce is perfect for dipping, or pairing with steak or shrimp.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups mayonnaise store-bought or homemade
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted (⅛ stick)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
    1½ cups mayonnaise, ¼ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
    ingredients for yum yum sauce in a glass bowl.
  • Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop.
    yum yum sauce in a glass bowl with a whisk.

Notes

Yield: This recipe yields 1¾ cups sauce. A serving is approximately 2 tablespoons.
  • For a less sweet sauce, swap the ketchup for tomato paste.
  • You can use apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar in place of rice vinegar.
  • For a dairy-free option, swap the butter for vegan butter or margarine.
  • Feel free to play with the ratios until the sauce resembles the one from your favorite restaurant.
Storage: Store yum yum sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg