This tantalizing Louisiana Comeback Sauce is kin to a remoulade and neighboring Mississippi's Comeback Sauce. It whips up in minutes with just four ingredients.
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This sauce is so good for dipping fried foods like these Best-Ever Hush Puppies. They are easy to make, crispy on the outside, and light and tender on the inside. Make a batch to keep in the refrigerator and discover all the delicious ways to enjoy it!
Looking for another dipping sauce? How about this Remoulade Sauce, An Easy Homemade Cajun Recipe? It's better than store-bought and made easily in the food processor or blender.
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The Sauce That Keeps 'Em Coming Back
My daughter, Deidra, recently concocted a tasty sauce in my kitchen.
The day before, my husband and I had eaten at one of those chain steakhouse restaurants and enjoyed their fry sauce with some onion petals. Her special sauce tasted amazingly like theirs. She said it's like a Mississippi Comeback Sauce.
I wasn't aware of such a thing, but then I found out that this cute, catchy sauce's name comes from a Greek restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi. They named it cleverly because it keeps customers coming back for more.
After Deidra made another batch and noted the ingredient amounts, I quickly jotted them down to share, and here they are!
There seem to be many copycat recipes for the classic Southern Comeback Sauce. One noted difference is that the Mississippi version is sweet, while our Louisiana one is savory.
Ingredients
Our homemade Comeback Sauce is full of the flavors of a few Louisiana products: Creole Mustard and Louisiana Gold Horseradish Pepper Sauce. They are mixed with mayonnaise and red cayenne pepper. Simple, huh?
It has a kick that's similar to my Remoulade Sauce recipe and this Simple Cajun Aioli: The Spicy Garlic Mayo Sauce, but not quite the same. I like all of these sauces, but sometimes I prefer a simpler, lighter dip or spread with my food, and this Louisiana Comeback Sauce is perfect!
If you haven't tasted Louisiana Gold Horseradish Pepper Sauce, do yourself a favor and order a bottle today. Life is tastier with this not-so-ordinary hot sauce, and the horseradish makes a difference in everything it touches.
And this Creole Mustard is a must! Your sandwiches will never be the same.
See the recipe below for the specific amounts needed for the nutritional information in the ingredient lists.
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
- Pour into an airtight container with a lid, and store in the refrigerator.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week; a glass jar with a screw on lid works very well and easily pours.
Top Tip
My top tip is to make it ahead and keep it around. You never know when the need for this good dipping sauce will arise!
Substitutions
- If you don't have any Louisiana Gold on hand, you can substitute with these pantry ingredients. Combine 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, and 1 teaspoon of prepared horseradish.
- To substitute for Creole mustard, use 1 tablespoon of spicy brown mustard.
NOTE: I have prepared this easy sauce with both hot sauce and mustard versions, and the difference between the two is that the Louisiana Gold and Creole mustard versions have a deeper, slightly richer taste. Both versions are delicious and make good dipping sauces, but I don't substitute in my kitchen unless I have to!
Variations
Let your imagination run wild! This versatile sauce is a perfect dipping sauce for fried foods. You can drizzle some onto fish tacos stuffed with this fresh Southern Louisiana Coleslaw Buttermilk Recipe. It's also great for dipping Easy Boiled Shrimp or boiled crawfish. Yum, it's a medley of alluring, mouthwatering flavors. I highly recommend it!
Here are more food items to eat with this comeback sauce recipe:
- green salad
- French fries
- chicken tenders
- onion rings
- fried chicken
- raw veggies
- sweet potato fries
- fried green tomatoes
- chicken wings
- fried shrimp
- fried oysters
- fried fish
- chicken nuggets
- popcorn shrimp
- boiled shrimp
- boiled crawfish
- fried crawfish tails
FAQ
Comeback sauce is a savory sauce that adds spicy flavor when used as a dip or spread.
The comeback sauce originated at a Jackson, Mississippi, Greek Restaurant called the Rotisserie, where it was used as their house dressing.
Yes, this is a creamy spicy sauce for dipping foods into or as a sandwich or burger spread.
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📖 Recipe
Louisiana Comeback Sauce
A tantalizing Louisiana Comeback Sauce with just 4 ingredients that whip up in a jiffy for spreading, dipping, and drizzling.
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 1 cup and 2 tablespoons 1x
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Creole Mustard
1 ½ tablespoons Louisiana Gold Horseradish Pepper Sauce
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients into a small mixing bowl and stir to mix well.
Pour into a container with an air-tight lid, and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
If you don't have any Louisiana Gold on hand, you can substitute the ingredient in the recipe with 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, and 1 teaspoon of prepared horseradish. For the Creole mustard, use 1 tablespoon of spicy brown mustard.
Use the sauce as a dip for crackers, fresh or fried veggies, and fried fish or meat.
Spread sauce on a sandwich, drizzle onto a fish taco or salad, or try them with other favorite foods and recipes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Sauces, Dips, Dressings
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Cajun
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Pat says
Cannot wait to try the new products you’ve introduced us to!
Louisiana Woman says
So, so good!!! 😁