Description
This High Protein Special Sauce is a flavorful In-N-Out copycat recipe that combines creamy mayonnaise, cottage cheese, tangy ketchup, and sweet relish into a smooth, protein-rich condiment. Perfect as a dip or burger topping, it offers a healthier twist on the classic special sauce with added protein from cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 6 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 5 tbsp sweet relish
Instructions
- Blend base ingredients: Combine 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 3/4 cup cottage cheese, 6 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp vinegar, and 2 tsp sugar in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth with no curds of cottage cheese visible. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides to ensure an even consistency.
- Mix in relish: Transfer the smooth sauce to a bowl and gently stir in 5 tbsp sweet relish until evenly incorporated.
- Chill and serve: For best flavor, cover the sauce and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving. Enjoy as a dip or burger topping.
Notes
- Allow chilling time of at least 1 hour for better flavor integration.
- Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version with reduced fat content.
- This sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- If preferred, you can substitute mayonnaise with a vegan or low-fat alternative.
- Sweet relish can be adjusted to taste depending on sweetness and texture preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
