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This Comeback Sauce Recipe is the epitome of quick and easy. It’s a popular Southern dipping sauce you can use for chicken, chips, fries, vegetables and beyond. It’s simple to make and insanely delicious.
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Easy Comeback Sauce Recipe
If you’ve never heard of comeback sauce, it’s similar to a Cajun remoulade or Southern yum yum sauce. It’s mayonnaise based, and the ingredients typically vary in amounts from one cook to another. At times, I use Cajun or creole seasoning in it which easily transforms it into a deep South remoulade. You can adjust the hot sauce and level of heat to your personal preference as well. How to make homemade Comeback Sauce Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)
- Measure Ingredients – Add mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, smoked paprika, hot sauce and onion powder to a medium-size mixing bowl.
- Combine – Whisk until fully combined. Transfer to an airtight container.
- Refrigerate – Store chilled in an airtight container for 4 hours or overnight prior to serving.
- Serve with chicken, onion rings, vegetables, chips, shrimp, fish or french fries.
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How to Make the BEST Southern Comeback Sauce Recipe
- Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Comeback Sauce: Mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce, lemon juice, garlic salt, onion powder, paprika, worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
- Kitchen tools you’ll need: Measuring cups and spoons, whisk, medium bowl anda airtight container for storing.
- Keep in mind, that the chili sauce called for in this recipe is the kind found on the condiment aisle with ketchup. You can use Heinz or a similar brand that you enjoy. It’s not the super hot sauce found in the Asian foods section which would be too much heat for comeback sauce.
- That said, if you want to really add spice, use a super hot chili sauce you can. Just note that this recipe uses the milder Heinz brand or similar, variation.
- I recommend using mayonnaise and not a sweeter dressing like Miracle Whip for this recipe.
- I highly recommend juicing a small lemon for the lemon juice in this recipe. The bright citrus notes really add to the sauce overall and balances the flavor.
- This simple sauce can be served for dipping with a plethora of entrees and snacks. It adds to the flavor profile and people always swarm the bowl. You could even use it for dipping chips, if you like.
- Store Comeback Sauce chilled in a mason jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Dishes to Serve with Comeback Sauce
- Comeback sauce is pictured with homemade Breaded Chicken Tenders which are deep fried. If you prefer oven frying, take a look at the recipe for Oven Fried Chicken Fingers instead!
- My kiddos love it for dipping Breaded Chicken Tenders.
- It’s super delicious with Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes.
- Air Fryer French Fries are crispy and delicious.
- Serve it as a sidekick to Beer Battered Onion Rings.
- Enjoy it for snacking with fresh vegetables or Homemade Potato Chips like this recipe from Culinary Hill.
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Comeback Sauce Recipe
Prep Time5 minutes mins
4 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: comeback-sauce-recipe, southern-comeback-sauce
Servings: 2 cups (approximately)
Calories: 1760kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup real Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chili sauce i.e. Heinz or similar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
Add mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, paprika, hot sauce and onion powder to a medium-size mixing bowl.
Whisk until fully combined. Transfer to an airtight container.
Store chilled in an airtight container for 4 hours or overnight prior to serving.
Serve with chicken, onion rings, vegetables, chips, shrimp, fish or french fries.
Nutrition
Serving: 1batch | Calories: 1760kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 193g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 84g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 5128mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1774IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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