Trader Joe's Magnifisauce Recipe

This Trader Joe’s Magnifisauce copycat is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet recipe, which is a perfect homemade version of the popular store-bought “secret sauce.” It’s the ultimate condiment for burgers, fries, and sandwiches, and it comes together in just 5 minutes, plus chilling time.

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Trader Joe’s Magnifisauce Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise (like Trader Joe’s Real Mayonnaise)
¼ cup ketchup (like Trader Joe’s Organic Ketchup)
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make Trader Joe’s Magnifisauce

Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, white vinegar, sugar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Mix and Season: Whisk everything together until the sauce is completely smooth and has a uniform pale orange color. Season to your taste with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Chill and Serve: For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld together.

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Recipe Tips

How to get the best flavor? The most important secret is to let the sauce chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This is a non-negotiable step that allows the flavors from the spices and relish to fully infuse the creamy base, creating a much more delicious and cohesive sauce.
Can I make this ahead of time? Absolutely! This sauce is a perfect make-ahead condiment. In fact, it’s even better when made a day in advance.
How can I customize the flavor? This is a great base recipe. If you prefer a tangier sauce, you can use dill pickle relish instead of sweet. For a little bit of heat, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
How to get the smoothest sauce? If your sweet pickle relish is very chunky, you can give it a finer chop before adding it to the bowl, or simply pulse all the ingredients together in a small food processor for a completely smooth, restaurant-style sauce.

What To Serve With Magnifisauce

This is a classic “secret sauce” that is incredibly versatile. It is the perfect condiment for:

Slathering on burgers and sandwiches.
As a dipping sauce for French fries, onion rings, or tater tots.
Drizzling over a simple green salad as a creamy dressing (similar to a Thousand Island).
As a dip for chicken nuggets or fish sticks.

How To Store Magnifisauce

Refrigerate: Store the sauce in an airtight container or a sealed jar in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to one week.

Magnifisauce Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 180 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 0.5g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Sodium: 350mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

What is Magnifisauce?

Trader Joe’s Magnifisauce is their version of a classic “secret sauce” or “special sauce,” similar to what you’d find on a Big Mac or at a classic diner. It’s a creamy, mayonnaise-and-ketchup-based condiment with a tangy, slightly sweet flavor.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes, easily! To make a delicious vegan version, simply substitute the regular mayonnaise with an equal amount of your favorite vegan mayo, such as Trader Joe’s Vegan Mayo Spread & Dressing.

Is this the same as Thousand Island dressing?

It is very similar! The main difference is that a classic Thousand Island dressing often contains finely chopped hard-boiled egg. This sauce is a simpler, smoother version without the egg.

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