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Chili Dog Sauce

This is my go-to hot dog chili dog sauce. I let it slow cook for a while to get good and tender. And I also make a huge batch and freeze some for later. I have to have sauce on my dogs.

This chili dog sauce is also outstanding over burgers, topped with cheese and chopped onion.

Chili Dog Sauce

A Great Cookbook Find

I found this in The Real Chili Cookbook: America’s 100 All-Time Favorite Recipes. I found a copy at the Exit 76 Antique Mall for $3.50. Besides this recipe, I’ve made 5 or 6 of the chili recipes from the book and all have been fantastic. It’s one of the best finds I’ve made! As far as I’m concerned I more than got my money’s worth just with this chili sauce!

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NutriChef Food Vacuum Sealer Machine – Automatic Air Sealing System for Dry & Moist Foods, LED Touch Controls, Includes Vacuum Bags, Hose & Wine Stopper, High Suction Power, 14″x6″x3″, Black

Try my spicy chili cheese hot dogs.

Chili Dog Sauce
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Chili Dog Sauce

This is my go-to hot dog chili dog sauce. I let it slow cook for a while to get good and tender. And I also make a huge batch and freeze some for later. I have to have chili sauce on my dogs.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, hot dogs, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 27kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef and drain.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir.
  • Simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. If the sauce gets too thin add a bit of water.
  • Note: You can also cover and slow-cook this sauce for a few hours if you wish. It comes out nice and tender. Cook it less for a chili sauce with a little more bite from the beef.
  • Update: I made this great sauce again over the weekend. Our grocery store was out of premium enchilada sauce, so I used a “lesser” brand. I ended up adding a good amount of hot chile powder to the mix, but it still came out fantastic.

Notes

Add a little diced jalapeno for a little kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 84mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce
TableCraft 3-Piece Nostalgia Squeeze Bottle Set, 12-Ounce

Smashburger Sauce

Sadly, it has been a while since we’ve been to a Smashburger. My mouth waters just thinking about our last visit. I searched around the web and found the recipe for the sauce they use on their burgers, and just had to make it. I made up a batch of Smashburger sauce for grilled burgers last night and it was outstandingly good. And it was just as good for dipping French fries (in my case, sweet potato fries).

Smashburger sauce

The Perfect Burger Sauce?

There are two variations of this smashburger sauce on the web, one that uses dill pickle juice and one that uses lemon (which is probably more true to the actual sauce in the restaurant). I didn’t have a lemon on hand, so I went with the pickle juice and it was great. I’ll try lemon next time, but if you don’t have a lemon, just go with pickle juice and you’ll be very happy!

Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my fire-eater burger sauce.

Smash burger sauce
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Smashburger Sauce

I made up a batch of Smashburger sauce for grilled burgers last night and it was outstandingly good. And it was just as good for dipping french fries (in my case, sweet potato fries).
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword burger sauce
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 105kcal
Author Various sources on the web

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for an hour before using.

Notes

Stir or shake before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 10mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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New Star Foodservice 28560 Smiley Faces Squeeze Bottle Set, Plastic, Red, Yellow, and Clear, 12 oz

Teriyaki Wing Sauce

This teriyaki wing sauce is a great dipping sauce for chicken wings. Or toss your wings in the sauce just before serving.

Teriyaki Wings

Click here to see our teriyaki wings recipe.

Kikkoman Japan Made Soy Sauce, 33.8 Ounce
Kikkoman Japan Made Soy Sauce, 33.8 Ounce

Also try my deluxe teriyaki wings.

Teriyaki Wings
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Teriyaki Wing Sauce

This teriyaki wing sauce is a great dipping sauce for chicken wings. Or toss your wings in the sauce just before serving.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword Teriyaki, wings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 78kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except the cornstarch and water in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir.
  • In a small bowl or cup, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Slowly pour into the pan, whisking as you go.
  • Bring to a simmer and continue simmering, stirring often, until thickened.

Notes

Store any leftover sauce in the fridge. Reheat on the stovetop and stir before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1625mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce

Do you always put ketchup on your fries? Or maybe mayonnaise? Well, try this great maple mustard dipping sauce for a change. It has the kick of yellow, Dijon and stone ground mustards, with the sweetness of real maple syrup. This is a totally different, great change from all those countless fries that have met their demise in a pool of ketchup. Put that ketchup away, you don’t need it any more!

Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce

Dip Everything In Sight

This maple mustard dipping sauce also makes for yummy chicken finger dipping! Oh, and corn dogs? They absolutely scream for this sauce! This sauce takes anything good and makes it a whole lot better.

Don’t skimp on the maple syrup. Don’t reach for that high fructose corn syrup stuff. Get the real thing.

Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard (8 oz Jar)
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard (8 oz Jar)

Also try my Sriracha mustard sauce.

Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce
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Maple Mustard Dipping Sauce

Do you always put ketchup on your fries? Or maybe mayonnaise? Well, try this great maple mustard dipping sauce for a change. It has the kick of yellow, Dijon and stone ground mustards, with the sweetness of real maple syrup.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword dipping sauce, maple, mustard
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 254kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Paula Deen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2464mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Mesa Grill Steak Sauce

Chef Bobby Flay has several Mesa Grill restaurants. We’ve not ever eaten at one, but hopefully someday we will. Fortunately, Bobby has posted some of the recipes from his restaurants. I made this Mesa Grill steak sauce the other day and I fell in love with it. I’ve had it on grilled burgers, a grilled ribeye, and some grilled bacon-wrapped pork loin (not all on the same day!). It’s my go-to steak sauce, and I didn’t used to use steak sauce at all!

Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

This Mesa Grill steak sauce really complements the taste of the meat you serve it with. I cut way back on the horseradish, and added some hot sauce.

Also try marinating your steak. It makes a huge taste difference!

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Mesa Grill Steak Sauce

This sauce really compliments the taste of the meat you serve it with. I cut way back on the horseradish, and added some hot sauce.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 350kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Bobby Flay

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl except the hot sauce and salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together well.
  • Add hot sauce and salt and white pepper to taste.
  • Place in fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • Let come to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Always stir or shake before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1704mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 3004IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Cheese Sauce

This is my go-to, super easy, cheese sauce. I use it mostly on vegetables, and often on baked potatoes. It’s also great on hot dogs and hamburgers. You need a cheesy sauce, this is the one. It has just the right consistency. You don’t want it too runny. You don’t want it to be all gloppy. This is right down the middle, perfect.

Cheese Sauce

A Cheese Blank Canvas

Substitute a Monterey Jack cheese for a nice white sauce, or pepperjack for something a little kicked up. You can also add things like chopped roasted chiles or jalapenos to give it even more heat. These cheese sauce loves to take on more flavors, so change it up!

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

This sauce is the boss on my cheesy mushroom baked potatoes and my cheesy broccoli baked potatoes.

Cheesy Broccoli Baked Potatoes
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Cheese Sauce

This makes a little over a cup of sauce, about the right amount for 4 servings of vegetables or 4 baked potatoes.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 108kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 3/4 cup of the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam, stirring often.
  • In a coffee cup or glass, mix together 1/4 cup of milk and all of the flour until the flour is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  • While stirring, slowly pour the milk and flour mixture into the heated milk. Keep stirring until the mixture comes to a boil and is nice and thick.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.
  • Add salt and cayenne pepper, to taste.

Notes

Sure, you can use any cheese you want!

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Southwestern Sauce

This is my go-to sauce for anything Southwestern. I use it on grilled stuffed Fritos. I use it as a dip for chips. I’ve dunked pigs-in-a-blanket into it. Chicken nuggets often find their way into this sauce. I drizzle it over tacos or enchiladas. And I use it in place of mayonnaise or remoulade on my sandwiches and po boys. Like I said, it’s a great sauce for anything!

Grilled Stuffed Fritos

A Little Sauce With A Mighty Taste

This isn’t quite the sauce where ‘a little dab will do you’. But you don’t need much of this southwestern sauce to spice up whatever you’re using it on. You can make some easy variations on it too. Just swap out the cayenne with some other seasonings. Try Creole or Cajun seasoning. Chipotle powder adds a little heat with a great smokiness! Get creative with it!

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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

This sauce is also fantastic on crispy corn fritters.

Grilled Stuffed Fritos
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Southwestern Sauce

This is my go-to sauce for anything Southwestern.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword sauce, southwestern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 1/2 cups
Calories 678kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Nibble Me This

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Can be served hot or cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 2139mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1204IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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New Star Foodservice 28560 Smiley Faces Squeeze Bottle Set, Plastic, Red, Yellow, and Clear, 12 oz

Creole Meatball Sauce

This is the sauce I use on my Creole meatballs if I am serving them over pasta or on meatball sandwiches. The meatballs already have some kick, so this sauce is a little more mellow. But, if you want more heat, just substitute Rotel tomatoes for the diced tomatoes and pucker up!

How can you pass up a Creole meatball sub sandwich, smothered in this great sauce? I can’t, that’s for sure. The messier the better I always say!

Creole Meatball Sub Sandwich

Or meatballs over pasta, heaped with delicious sauce?

Creole Meatballs and Spaghetti

I double or even triple this recipe to make sure I always have some sauce on hand. It freezes well and makes for a quick and easy dinner over noodles.

Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning from Louisiana, Original Blend, No MSG and Kosher, 8 Ounce Can, Pack of 3
Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning from Louisiana, Original Blend, No MSG and Kosher, 8 Ounce Can, Pack of 3

This sauce is also fantastic on my Creole pizza.

Creole Meatball Sub Sandwich
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Creole Meatball Sauce

This is the sauce I use on my Creole meatballs if I am serving them over pasta or on meatball sandwiches. The meatballs already have some kick, so this sauce is a little more mellow.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Creole
Keyword Creole, meatballs, sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 87kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Deep South Dish

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and cook until slightly softened.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook another 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Add sugar, Creole seasoning to taste, and the basil.
  • Stir and continue simmering for 15 minutes.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers. Warm over medium heat before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Maple Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

If you like the twang of mustard with a hint of sweet, then this maple honey mustard dipping sauce is the sauce for you. Keep that bottle of ketchup in the fridge. Try something new. Although the recipe calls for Dijon, you can use any of your favorite mustards. We’ve found Creole and spicy mustards to be great too!

Maple Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Dip Everything You Can Think Of!

We use this maple honey mustard dipping sauce for dipping chicken fingers and corn dogs and yes, even French fries. For a little more kick, add some hot sauce. But whatever you do, make sure you use real maple syrup. The fake stuff isn’t actually maple syrup, it’s made from corn syrup. Only the real stuff has that true maple flavor.

Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard (8 oz Jar)
Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard (8 oz Jar)

Also try my mango-basil dipping sauce.

Maple Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
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Maple Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

If you like the twang of mustard with a hint of sweet, then this maple honey mustard dipping sauce is the sauce for you.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword dipping sauce, honey, mustard, sweet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 283kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1889mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Kaw-Cajun Comeback Sauce

I put Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce on just about anything. Po boys. Regular sandwiches (making them not just regular!). Wraps. Anything. Everything. I make a big squeeze bottle of this sauce and keep it on hand because it’s sooooo darned good and goes on darned near everything. I know I already said that but it’s true. It really does deserve to be used on everything.

Kaw-Cajun Comeback Sauce

One Winning Sauce

This recipe for Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce comes from Chez John from Fat Johnny’s Front Porch. Do not omit the grated onion and garlic – they really make this sauce a keeper. If you cannot find Cajun Power Sauces where you are you can order them online. Although you can substitute other sauces, this sauce is best made with Cajun Power. It’s also fantastic on chicken wings.

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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Here are some of our favorite uses for this sauce.

“Cheater” Popcorn Shrimp Po boy
Chicken Nugget Po Boy
Crunchy Tilapia Po Boy
Grilled Smoked Sausage Po Boy
Hamburger Po Boy
Roasted Black Pepper Shrimp Po Boy
Smoked Pulled Pork Po Boy
Taco Po Boy

Cheater Crispy Chicken Po Boy
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Kaw-Cajun Comeback Sauce

Put this sauce on every sandwich you make!
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, sauce
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 299kcal
Author Chez John

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour before using.

Notes

Always stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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New Star Foodservice 28560 Smiley Faces Squeeze Bottle Set, Plastic, Red, Yellow, and Clear, 12 oz