Impressive Creole Dipping Sauce
Elevate your appetizer game with this bold and flavor-packed Impressive Creole Dipping Sauce! This creamy, tangy dip combines the richness of mayonnaise and ketchup with the zesty kick of Creole mustard, horseradish, and fresh lemon juice. A hint of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce (if desired) adds a smoky heat that tantalizes the taste buds. Finely minced garlic and chopped parsley lend freshness, while Worcestershire sauce ties it all together for a savory umami finish. Perfect for pairing with crispy fried foods, succulent seafood, or even as a sandwich spread, this quick and easy dipping sauce comes together in just 10 minutes and can be made ahead for deeper flavor. It's the ultimate Southern-inspired condiment to impress at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Creole mustard (or spicy brown mustard)
- 1 teaspoon Prepared horseradish
- 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, and Creole mustard. Stir until fully combined.
Add the prepared horseradish and minced garlic to the mixture, stirring well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until the spices are fully incorporated.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, and hot sauce (if using) to add layers of tanginess and heat.
Fold in the finely chopped parsley for a touch of freshness. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, cayenne, or lemon juice to your preference.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Creole dipping sauce chilled as an accompaniment to seafood, fried foods, or as a spread in sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.4 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 1601 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
