Flavored Mayonnaise Recipes 5 Ways (2024)

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I love mayonnaise, but flavored mayonnaise can even be better. Here you can find 5 easy ways to spice up your favorite condiment. There’s mayonnaise for every occasion, from spicy and flavorful, to skinny!

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Flavored Mayonnaise

Making Homemade mayonnaise isn’t difficult at all. You need five pantry staples and a little bit of patience. But then you’ll get one of the best sauces you’ll ever taste. Silky and creamy. And it’s almost great for anything.

But, of course, except for when you’re eating an Italian Caprese burger or sushi, you want a custom homemade sauce. Then I bet these flavored mayonnaise recipes, which are easy to prepare, are your go-to condiments.

What do you need to Dress Up Mayonnaise?

To prepare these Flavored Mayonnaise recipes, you need the following ingredients. You can find the correct amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the blog.

They all got one ingredient in common:

Mayonnaise - Buy a good quality mayonnaise or make your. I’ve got a great homemade Mayonnaise recipe on this blog.

Ingredients Homemade Wasabi Mayonnaise

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  • Wasabi Paste - Besides wasabi, this paste contains a bit of horseradish. Both ingredients give a spicy and intense flavor.
  • Sour cream - it’s a thick and sour tasting cream and contains between 10 and 20 % milk fats. You can use it in cold sauces.

Ingredients Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise (Aioli)

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  • Garlic - Of course, garlic mayonnaise contains garlic. It gives this mayonnaise its flavor.
  • Lemon juice - Every Aioli needs some lemon juice. Use fresh for the best flavor.

Ingredients Homemade Pesto Mayonnaise

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  • Pesto - Make your own basil pesto or use a good store-bought. The pesto gives this mayonnaise a bit of a sweet and basil flavor.

Ingredients Homemade Saffron Mayonnaise

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  • Saffron - A sweet, grassy, and floral flavor. It will give yellow color to the mayonnaise. Saffron is widely used in Persian, Indian, European, and Arab cuisine. In these cuisines, it’s used both sweet and savory dishes. Unfortunately, it’s an expensive spice.
  • Sour cream - it’s a thick and sour cream. It contains between 10 and 20 % milk fats. You can use it in cold sauces.

Ingredients Homemade Yogurt Mayonnaise Sauce

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  • Yogurt - Use Greek Yogurt for this sauce. It’s creamy and thick, precisely how you want this sauce.
  • Olive oil - To give this sauce a fruity flavor and a silky taste.

How to prepare 5 Flavors of Mayonnaise

You can find a printable recipe with a step-by-step description at the bottom of this blog.

Easy Wasabi Mayonnaise

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  1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Stir everything and taste. Add some extra wasabi, salt, and pepper when needed.

Easy Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise (Aioli)

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  1. Squeeze the cloves of garlic and lemon in a small bowl and add the mayonnaise.
  2. Give the ingredients a good stir and taste. Add salt, pepper, and/or lemon juice when needed.

Easy Homemade Pesto Mayonnaise

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  1. Add the pesto and mayonnaise to a bowl.
  2. Combine the two ingredients until smooth.

Easy Homemade Saffron Mayonnaise

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  1. Take a small bowl and add saffron, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
  2. Stir, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Easy Homemade Yogurt Mayonnaise Sauce

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  1. Pour some olive oil into a bowl and add the yogurt and mayonnaise.
  2. Whisk all the ingredients and flavor with salt and pepper.
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Wasabi Mayonnaise

Creamy mayonnaise with a bit of spice.

5 of 4 votes

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Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: Sauces and condiments

Cuisine: Japanese

Author: Andréa

Servings: 1 portion

Author: Andréa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon wasabi paste
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions

  • Stir all ingredients together and taste.

    ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon wasabi paste, 2 tablespoons sour cream

  • Season with salt, pepper and, if necessary. If you like a bit more spice, use extra wasabi.

    salt and pepper

Notes

1. -Storage

Always store the mayonnaise in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This keeps it good for up to 3 days.

2. - Nutritional value

The nutritional value shown is per portion of mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Calories: 812kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 50g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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Garlic Mayonnaise (Spanish Aioli)

Creamy mayonnaise with a hint of garlic

5 of 3 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: Sauces and condiments

Cuisine: European Cuisine

Author: Andréa

Servings: 1 portion

Author: Andréa

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic squeezed
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

US Customary - Metric

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions

  • Stir all ingredients together and season it with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

    2 cloves garlic, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, salt and pepper

Notes

1. -Storage

Always store the mayonnaise in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This keeps it good for up to 3 days.

2. - Nutritional value

The nutritional value shown is per portion of mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Calories: 772kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 50g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 712mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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Pesto Mayonnaise

A Mediterranean mayonnaise with a sweet flavor with goes with almost every dish

5 of 4 votes

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Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: Sauces and condiments

Cuisine: Italian

Author: Andréa

Servings: 1 portion

Author: Andréa

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pesto green, basil
  • ½ cup mayonnaise

US Customary - Metric

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions

  • Stir the pesto with the mayonnaise until mixed.

    2 tablespoons pesto, ½ cup mayonnaise

Notes

1. -Storage

Always store the mayonnaise in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This keeps it good for up to 3 days.

2. - Nutritional value

The nutritional value shown is per portion of mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Calories: 878kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 95g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 50g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 992mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Iron: 1mg

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Saffron Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise with a velvet touch

5 of 3 votes

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Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

marinate: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Course: Sauces and condiments

Cuisine: Other

Author: Andréa

Servings: 1 portion

Author: Andréa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon saffron lightly ground between your fingers
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • salt and pepper

US Customary - Metric

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions

  • Mix the mayonnaise, saffron and sour cream.

    ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon saffron, 4 tablespoons sour cream

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    salt and pepper

  • Allow the flavors to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour

Notes

1. -Storage

Always store the mayonnaise in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This keeps it good for up to 3 days.

2. - Nutritional value

The nutritional value shown is per portion of mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Calories: 857kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 93g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 50g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 726mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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Yogurt Mayonnaise

Creamy and refreshing

5 of 3 votes

Printen Pin Recept

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: Sauces and condiments

Cuisine: Other

Author: Andréa

Servings: 1 cup

Author: Andréa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil extra virgin
  • salt and pepper

US Customary - Metric

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions

  • Mix the mayonnaise, yogurt and olive oil together.

    ½ cup mayonnaise, 4 tablespoons yogurt, 2 tablespoons Olive oil

  • Taste and season it with salt and pepper.

    salt and pepper

Notes

1. -Storage

Always store the mayonnaise in the refrigerator in an airtight container. This keeps it good for up to 3 days.

2. - Nutritional value

The nutritional value shown is per portion of mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Calories: 1058kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 114g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 53g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 749mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

How do you make homemade mayonnaise taste better? ›

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I almost always add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten things up a little. I love how fresh it makes it taste. Fresh herbs, roasted garlic, chipotle, Sriracha or curry powder are all amazing options, as well.

Which adds flavor to the taste of mayonnaise? ›

Just a drizzle of peppery extra virgin olive oil or nutty pistachio oil can give your mass-produced mayo depth and flavor, making it taste much more expensive than it is. Add a little bit at a time, whisking after each addition, until it tastes luxurious.

What oil is best for mayonnaise? ›

Use a neutral, refined oil for mayonnaise, such as avocado oil, grapeseed oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, “light” olive oil, or blended oil (a mix of olive and vegetable oils). Do not use unrefined, extra-virgin olive oil, which has a strong flavor and may cause mayonnaise to separate, alone.

What happens when you add vinegar to mayonnaise? ›

After you've whisked the yolks, add a few drops of vinegar or lemon juice. The acid helps stabilize the emulsion by allowing the egg yolks to absorb more fat, making it much easier to make mayonnaise.

Why does my homemade mayonnaise taste weird? ›

You've obviously tried to make mayonnaise more than once and it comes out thin and bland “every time”. Its thinness is from too much oil, or you're not making a good emulsion. If you're doing it by hand, try a food processor or mixer instead. The blandness comes from not enough seasoning, which is easy to correct.

Why does my homemade mayo taste bitter? ›

However, a more promising explanation for the bitterness is the presence of polyphenols, like oleuropein in olive oil, which are known to taste bitter and scientists consider them to be responsible for the bitterness that shows up in olive-oil based mayonnaise.

How to jazz up mayonnaise? ›

Salty ingredients lift up mayonnaise, too. We're talking about ingredients that are not salt itself, but miso paste, soy sauce or anchovies, which add a splash of umami. This kind of mayo works great for grilled food and salad. More umami ideas: fish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, shrimp paste, shredded nori.

How do you make cheap mayonnaise taste better? ›

It may even taste a little stale, which is not pleasant. If you're trying to use up a cheap jar of mayo, try adding an acid to it to help “cut” the greasy taste. A citrus or a vinegar. A bit of lemon juice.

What is qb mayonnaise? ›

Kewpie is made of apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar and egg yolks, resulting in a "more custardy consistency" than typical American mayonnaises, many of which are made out of whole eggs. It also contains vegetable oil, monosodium glutamate, salt and spices.

Why not use olive oil for mayonnaise? ›

If you love mayonnaise but don't like seed oil, you may have tried it with olive oil. You will have found it tastes bitter. This is because extra virgin olive oil is very strong in taste and blending can cause it to get bitter.

What is Miracle Whip made of? ›

Miracle Whip is made from water, soybean oil, high-fructose corn syrup, vinegar, modified corn starch, eggs, salt, natural flavor, mustard flour, potassium sorbate, spice, and dried garlic. The original Miracle Whip is produced using less oil compared to traditional mayonnaise, thus has around half of the calories.

What is the formula for mayonnaise? ›

Water makes up about 7% to 8% and egg yolks about 6%. Some formulas use whole eggs instead of just yolks. The remaining ingredients include vinegar (4%), salt (1%), and sugar (1%). Low-fat formulas will typically decrease oil content to just 50% and increase water content to about 35%.

What are the rules for mayonnaise? ›

All the ingredients from which the food is fabricated shall be safe and suitable. Mayonnaise contains not less than 65 percent by weight of vegetable oil. Mayonnaise may be mixed and packed in an atmosphere in which air is replaced in whole or in part by carbon dioxide or nitrogen.

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