Comeback Sauce Recipe (2024)

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posted by Amy Johnsonon August 11, 2014 (updated Sep 30, 2021) 56 comments »

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This classic Comeback Sauce Recipe is a tasty favorite to serve with chicken tenders, or other finger foods that call for dipping.

There’s a certain Southern fast food establishment known for their chicken tenders and their spicy dipping sauce, which is basically their version of a Comeback Sauce, a spicy mayonnaise based sauce often served here in the South with many dishes, especially those that are fried. It’s called Comeback Sauce for a reason, y’all. It keeps you coming back. It has some kind of wicked power, or something. We always requests an extra or two of the special sauce when we order those tasty tenders. The sauce is mighty tasty to say the least, and is good served with just about anything, from Black-Eyed Pea Cakes, to shrimp, to fried pickles, and would probably even make shoe leather edible. Personally, I like dipping sautéed green beans in it. It’s yum, y’all.

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I decided to make our own Comeback Sauce concoction so we only have to go as far as the fridge to get it instead of a drive-thru. I’ve made several renditions over the years, but actually took the time to write the ingredients and proportions down for this recipe this time. It’s a bit spicier, but just as addicting, perhaps even more so, than the original inspiration from down the road. The amount of spice can be adjusted to preference. If you don’t care for a spicy version easily cut the amount of hot sauce called for in the recipe below.

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This Comeback Sauce Recipe can be made ahead of time and kept covered and refrigerated for about a week—if it lasts that long! It’s not called Comeback Sauce for nothing!

This sauce is a great condiment to serve with so many things like your favorite finger foods and appetizers, or alongside chicken tenders for dipping.

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Comeback Sauce Recipe

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Comeback Sauce Recipe

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

A super tasty dipping sauce perfect for serving with finger foods. Watch out! It will disappear before your eyes.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon hot sauce (like Texas Pete)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together until smooth.
  2. Cover and store refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

Makes about 3/4 cup.

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originally published on August 11, 2014 (last updated Sep 30, 2021)

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56 comments on “Comeback Sauce Recipe”

  1. ChrisReply

    Absolutely yummy. It has a really nice kick to it. My sister loved it so much, I gave her most of my first batch. It’s hard to believe that something so simple could be soooooooo tasty. Will be making this again for sure. Thanks for sharing.

  2. isabelReply

    Hi, Anyone reading this at 2020? Is this best serve when hot or cold? Thank you

    • Amy Johnson

      Best served cold.

  3. Victoria ConeryReply

    Can you use cream cheese instead of mayo

    • Amy Johnson

      I’ve never done that, but let me know if you try it.

  4. PatrickReply

    Use a little less ketchup besides that it’s good

  5. MelindaReply

    Just made it and it tastes so yummy,can’t wait to dip our Nashville hot shrimp in it for dinner tonight! Thank you for this wonderful simple recipe ……Love that it’s made with stuff that everybody already has at home.

  6. Benjamin maplesReply

    Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper for some spice very good

  7. Cody SReply

    Really good, use aubrey d’s rebel ghost pepper hot sauce to give it one a strong kick if you like it that way.

  8. Fatima ChiltonReply

    Fantastic recipe, thank you.

  9. MikeReply

    I’ve found the BEST sauce is 1/2 c buttermilk ranch and 1/3 c of Rebel Red BBQ Sauce. This combo is crazy good.

  10. Lorraine SéguinReply

    Husband complimented me for this sauce something he never does no mater what i make very picky Eater so if you like spicy this is for you

  11. MeganReply

    Made the recipe exactly as posted but used Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo for the hot sauce. OH MAN is this sauce good! Exactly what fried chicken needs.

  12. SarahReply

    Didn’t have worcestershire sauce so I subbed in BBQ. It’s sweeter and less salty, so I omitted the ketchup and added a dash of salt. (1tbs & 1tsp BBQ + dash of salt). Also added a squirt of lemon and oooh my this is good! Thanks for the recipe!

  13. D. FennellReply

    What an easy and tasty comeback sauce! It’s amazing that so few ingredients can pack such a punch of flavor. Wonderful with shrimp or fish…warm or cold. Will have to try it with green beans!

  14. IzzyReply

    Highly suggest using sriracha and Duke’s mayonnaise

  15. AshleyReply

    Tasted delicious! It was too spicy for me but not for my boyfriend. We added the juice of half a lime to this recipe and in our opinion, boosted the taste even more! It also made the consistency less viscous.

  16. Anita BakerReply

    Amazing!!!! Gone so fast .

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Comeback Sauce Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is comeback sauce made of? ›

Combine ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp ketchup, 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp Dijon mustard, 1/8 tsp hot sauce, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, ⅛ tsp garlic powder, ⅛ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and ⅛ tsp salt. Stir the ingredients together until smooth. Serve or refrigerate until ready to eat!

Why is it called comeback sauce? ›

With its key notes of garlic and mayonnaise, another theory revolves around its potent scent “coming back” to linger after the main course is finished. Regardless of etymology, it has remained a mainstay on Magnolia State menus well into the 21st century.

What is Jack's comeback sauce made of? ›

Stir together mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, lemon juice, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, and pepper.

What is comeback sauce at Son of a Butcher? ›

Description. Similar to Louisiana remoulade, the base of the sauce consists of mayonnaise and chili sauce (or some approximation of that combination). Many recipes also call for the addition of other ingredients such as Worcestershire sauce, ketchup or paprika.

What is it called when you mix ketchup and mayo? ›

Fry sauce is a condiment often served with French fries or tostones (twice-fried plantain slices) in many places in the world. It is usually a combination of one part tomato ketchup and two parts mayonnaise.

Is Big Mac sauce the same as Thousand Island dressing? ›

Is Big Mac Sauce the same as Thousand Island Dressing? The two are similar, but they have different ingredient ratios. Also, Thousand Island dressing is made with ketchup and diced onions. Big Mac sauce doesn't use either of these ingredients.

What is the oldest sauce in the world? ›

The first sauces date back to around 200 BC in the midst of Roman antiquity. The sauce then used is garum, a typical Roman sauce made from fermented fish (anchovies, sardines, etc.) and seasoned with spices such as cumin, cardamom, coriander, honey and fragrant flowers.

What is yum yum sauce made of? ›

Yum Yum Sauce is made of mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, sugar, paprika and water to thin the sauce out. That's it! It's really just a matter of the right ratios of ingredients to get the flavor you want!

What is Big Mac sauce made from? ›

Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Sweet Relish (diced Pickles, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Corn Syrup, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Chloride, Spice Extractives), Water, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Spices, Onion Powder, Salt, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Garlic Powder, Vegetable Protein (hydrolyzed Corn, ...

What is Shrek sauce? ›

Shrek Sauce is nothing more than an avocado dip or spread. With a few variations to the recipe we enjoy this sauce as a sandwich spread or as an alternative to guacamole on burrito/taco night.

What does Sonic's comeback sauce taste like? ›

Creamy, savory, tangy, and sweet Southern-style sauce and dip that originated in a Greek restaurant in Mississippi. It's delicious on french fries, chicken tenders, onion rings, shrimp, crab, fish tacos, etc., or also as a salad dressing.

What is Ricky Bobby sauce? ›

"The Ricky Bobby" Pizza: 1/2 BBQ sauce and 1/2 Chicago sauce, pepperoni, ham, sausage, bacon, mo - Picture of Pizza Junkiez, Kokomo - Tripadvisor.

What is Mississippi comeback sauce made of? ›

Soybean Oil, Water, Tomato Paste, Distilled and Cider Vinegar, Sugar, Egg, Salt, Hot Sauce (Aged Cayenne Red Peppers, Vinegar, Water, Salt and Garlic Powder), Lemon Juice, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt), Spices, Onion*, Garlic*, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Oleoresin Paprika, Potassium Sorbate ...

Who invented comeback sauce? ›

Malcolm White, owner of Hal & Mal's, said Rotisserie, the now-shuttered restaurant first owned by Alex Dennery, introduced “comeback” as a simple housing dressing sometime in the late 1920s.

What is the name of Guy Fieri's sauce? ›

Flavortown Famous Donkey Sauce

Of course, Fieri couldn't make a line of condiments without including his famous Donkey Sauce. What's that you ask?

What is remoulade sauce made from? ›

Remoulade is a traditional French sauce, originally made with ingredients such as mayonnaise, herbs, capers, pickles, and perhaps some anchovy oil or horseradish. French cuisine has a lot of influence on Louisiana cuisine, and the Cajuns and Creoles have a lot of influence on Louisiana cuisine.

What is the difference between tartar sauce and remoulade? ›

Classic French remoulade resembles tartar sauce in both its ingredients and uses, but there are some important differences: tartar sauce uses herbs sparingly, while remoulade makes liberal use of tarragon, chervil, and other aromatic herbs.

What is zaxby sauce made of? ›

Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Add Worcestershire sauce to the mayonnaise mixture and whisk until smooth. Sprinkle enough pepper over the surface of the mayonnaise mixture to cover; stir to incorporate. Repeat sprinkling and stirring of pepper once more.

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