Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe

The first time I went to Red Robin I fell in love with their bottomless fries with campfire sauce! I couldn’t stop eating this delicious combo. If I had only known how easy it was to make back then I would have been making it at home all the time. Now if I’ve got a craving for some Red Robin, I can whip up my own Whiskey River BBQ Burger or chicken wrap with our version of the restaurant’s famous campfire sauce. There are tons of copycat recipes on Pinterest and Facebook out there, but this one is just so simple. It is the perfect pairing of ingredients with all the flavor! This red-robin campfire recipe is the perfect dipping sauce for French fries, burgers, chicken, and more. And the best part is, this is only a TWO ingredient sauce. That’s all you need for a smoky flavor, a smooth and creamy texture. It’s truly one of the easiest sauce recipes in the world. And the flavor will knock your socks off!

What’s In Red Robin Campfire Sauce?

I’m not kidding when I tell you – two ingredients. That’s it! No messing around with measuring spices and hard-to-find ingredients. No paprika, chipotle powder, turmeric, or onion powder or measuring a teaspoon of this or a dab of that. Keep it simple. There is no need to overcomplicate this copycat red robin campfire sauce recipe. In a medium bowl simply combine a cup of mayonnaise and a cup of hickory barbecue sauce.

Mayonnaise

Don’t skimp on the real, full-fat stuff. Don’t substitute with Miracle Whip. You’ll thank me later. I always make this Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe with Best Foods (aka Hellmann’s on the East Coast). This will make or break your sauce.

BBQ Sauce

You can get creative with what kind of barbeque sauce you use. If you have a favorite sauce, use it! We use Bull’s Eye, a smokey bbq sauce, or Sweet Baby Ray’s. I particularly love the Bull’s Eye BBQ sauce but Bull’s Eye can be difficult to find nowadays. You can also use Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory and Brown Sugar sauce. You’ll get a natural smoke flavor with that sauce. It has delicious flavorings like tomato paste, lemon juice concentrate, garlic powder, and onion powder that blend so well with the mayo.

Homemade BBQ Sauce

If you don’t have any bottles of barbecue sauce on hand and still want to make this Red Robin Campfire Sauce copycat recipe, you can make a simple Homemade BBQ sauce at home with a fraction of the preservatives of the bottled sauce. Made with pantry staples like corn oil, ketchup or tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, some brown sugar, mustard, chili powder Worcestershire sauce, and a little Tabasco sauce and salt it comes together in no time! So if you’re concerned about calories, carbohydrates, and sodium, this option is ideal to control the ingredients you put into your sauce.

What Does it Taste Like?

If you’re familiar with fry sauce, it kind of tastes like a zingy version of fry sauce. The popular sauce is made with ketchup and mayonnaise, so it’s very similar to this recipe. Creamy, tangy, and smooth with a gorgeous caramel color, this version of Campfire Sauce is simple, full of bright flavorings, and tastes delicious!

Storing Homemade Red Robin Campfire Sauce

Place the copycat red robin campfire sauce in an airtight container or jar for storage and store it in the refrigerator for a few weeks at a time. This is a great condiment to add to all your favorite meals!

What to Dip in Red Robin Campfire Sauce?

Grab a bowl of this glorious sauce and start dipping! Use any leftovers as a sandwich spread or on top of a juicy burger topped with all the cheeses. This sauce is as versatile as ranch dressing! You can also use campfire sauce with…

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