Spicy Sauce for Sandwiches

This 5-ingredient spicy sauce is the perfect sandwich spread for a grilled reuben but makes a delicious dip for shrimp, too. Stir it together in just a minute and keep it handy in the fridge for dozens of uses.

I look forward to making my favorite grilled turkey reubens for St. Patrick's Day every spring.

Normally, I use prepared Thousand Island dressing for the sauce but I finally found the perfect homemade spicy sauce substitute.

Made with just 5 ingredients you likely already have on hand, this creamy sandwich spread also makes a delicious dip for shrimp.

The best part? You can adjust the cayenne pepper to make it as mild or as spicy as you prefer!

Ingredients

You likely have all of these easy ingredients on hand in your fridge or pantry:

• Mayonnaise: I used one made with olive oil so it is lighter, but you can use whichever mayo you prefer.
• Ketchup
• Prepared Horseradish: Not horseradish sauce, just plain horseradish. I found ours in the seafood department at our grocery store.
• Cayenne Pepper
• Sugar

5-Minute Prep

This recipe couldn't be easier. Simply add the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir them together!

If you're nervous about the cayenne pepper, start with just a dash and taste it. You can always add a little more if you want it spicier.

Look at that gorgeous creamy pink sandwich spread!

I love it on my favorite turkey reuben but it would be delicious with any sandwich made with roast beef, ham, or veggies!

Serving Suggestions

This spicy sauce is perfect spreading on a sandwich but you could use it as an appetizer dip like with these boudin balls.

Here are a few of my favorite pairings:

Puff Pastry Reuben Roll Ups

Grilled Turkey Reuben Sandwiches

Classic BLT Sandwich

12 Easy Dipping Sauce Recipes for Shrimp

📖 Recipe

Spicy Sauce

5 from 1 vote

This creamy, spicy sauce is the perfect sandwich spread for a grilled rueben. It also makes an excellent dip or drizzle for shrimp.

TOTAL TIME 5 minutes minutes

PREP TIME 5 minutes minutes

YIELD 2 cups of sauce

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Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

• Stir together all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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CUISINEAmerican

AUTHORTiffany Dahle

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