Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

This homemade mayonnaise is a creamy and versatile condiment that can elevate your sandwiches, salads, and dips. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, oil, and vinegar, it’s easy to prepare and customize to your taste.

The recipe requires basic kitchen tools and techniques, allowing you to create fresh mayonnaise in just a few minutes.

Simple Mayonnaise Recipe

This mayonnaise features a smooth texture and rich flavor, perfect for spreading on sandwiches or using in dressings. The recipe takes about 10 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 1 cup of mayonnaise.

Ingredients

• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 cup neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: In a tall container, add the egg, Dijon mustard, and vinegar or lemon juice.
2. Blend: Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture for about 10 seconds until combined.
3. Add Oil: While blending, slowly drizzle in the oil until the mayonnaise thickens and emulsifies.
4. Season: Taste and add salt as needed. Blend again briefly to combine.
5. Store: Transfer the mayonnaise to a clean jar and refrigerate. Use within a week.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 16 tablespoons
• Calories: 94kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 0g