I'm Never Going to Steak n' Shake AGAIN!!!

Thomas and I both love Steak n' Shake, especially for the Fresco melts! But when you are trying to save money and lose weight for your upcoming wedding, your favorite restaurant can become your enemy. 

Well....I had a craving for fries during lunch today. Instead of heading out and spending money and consuming unnecessary amounts of calories at a fast food joint, I headed into the kitchen where I found some vegetable oil and potatoes. So I figured I would pan-fry my own French fries to satisfy my craving. I sliced a potato into match sticks and fried them until they were golden brown. After draining them, I decided I needed some dipping sauce. Normally I would reach for ranch dressing, but we are currently out. Instead, I decided to get a little creative with the ingredients we do have in our fridge. In a bowl, I mixed together about 1/2 cup of mayo, 1/4 cup of ketchup, 2 dashes of hot sauce, and a couple shakes of table salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. The result...AN AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS SAUCE THAT TASTES EXACTLY LIKE THE SAUCE ON STEAK N' SHAKE'S FRESCO MELT!!!!!!!

Now I can make Fresco melts at home, and for less money than I would spend at Steak n' Shake. I can also make these healthier by using less butter on the bread, turkey or veggie burgers instead of greasy beef, low-fat cheese, veggies, etc. Next time I make this sauce, I am going to attempt to use Greek yogurt instead of the mayo to make it a little healthier. I'll be sure to update this post after I have tried it!