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Sonic crave sauce

Secret Sonic Crave Sauce

Apron Ace
Craving that tangy and sweet Sonic Crave Sauce? No need to leave your house! You can make this copycat recipe in your own kitchen with a few simple ingredients in just a few minutes. No more waiting at the fast food chain! Use it as a dipping sauce for fries or as a burger topping. 
The best part? You know exactly what’s in it. This copycat Sonic crave sauce recipe tastes very similar to the one you would find at the popular fast food restaurant. It’s a great dipping sauce for your fries or tater tots in it or top your cheeseburger with it. Next time making a juicy burger, what about giving it a new twist?
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Small mixing bowl
  • 1 Small whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
  • ⅓ cup Chili sauce or Chili Heinz sauce
  • ⅓ cup Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Pickle relish
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Pimento (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar or granulated sugar (optional)
  • ½ tsp Salt (optional)
  • ½ tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • a few cracks Black pepper (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Take a small mixing bowl. Combine mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, chili sauce, ketchup, pickle relish, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon juice and turmeric.
  • If you feel like it, add any of the optional ingredients to taste: pimento, brown sugar or granulated sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce and/or black pepper.
  • Using a small whisk, mix everything together until it’s smooth.

Notes

  • If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can add a bit of water or milk to thin it out.
  • For a spicier sauce, you can add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste.
  • This versatile sauce can be used in a variety of dishes. From dipping chicken strips to drizzling over hot dogs and even as a salad dressing, Sonic Crave Sauce can elevate the flavors of any dish.
  • If you're missing an ingredient, there are plenty of substitutions you can use. From Greek yogurt in place of mayo to homemade relish instead of store-bought, you can make this recipe your own.
  • The sauce can be stored in a refrigerator for up to a week or can be frozen for longer storage. Just be aware that the texture might change slightly upon thawing.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 598mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 342IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword copycat recipe, Sauce, Sonic, Sonic Crave Sauce, Spicy
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