Description

Spicy Southern Comeback Sauce is creamy, bold, and bursting with zesty flavor! This Mississippi-born classic is a Southern favorite you’ll want to slather on everything—fries, chicken, burgers, shrimp, and more. It’s quick to whip up, packed with pantry staples, and gets even better after chilling. Make a batch and watch it disappear!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco or your preferred brand)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking—more heat, more tang, or a bit of sweetness if desired.
Chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully.

Serve with fried chicken, shrimp, fries, sandwiches, or veggies!

Notes

Make it your own: Add a teaspoon of honey for a sweet twist, or swap hot sauce brands for different heat levels.
Let it rest: Don’t skip the chill time—it really brings the flavors together!
Lighter option: Sub in Greek yogurt for mayo if you’re looking for a healthier version.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: 8 servings
Method: Condiment
Cuisine: Mixing

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 80
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Spicy Southern Comeback Sauce, Southern dipping sauce, spicy mayo dip, easy homemade sauce