Tex Mex Mayonnaise
Transform your everyday condiments with this zesty and irresistible Tex Mex Mayonnaise! This 5-minute recipe blends creamy mayonnaise with bold flavors like smoky chipotle in adobo, fresh lime juice, and a medley of spices, including ground cumin and smoked paprika. A hint of honey adds an optional touch of sweetness, perfectly balancing the heat and tang. Whether you're slathering it on burgers, drizzling it over tacos, or using it as a dipping sauce for fries, this versatile Tex Mex-inspired spread will elevate all your favorite dishes. Quick, easy, and packed with Southwest flair, this recipe is a must-try for any flavor enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional for a touch of sweetness)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 1 cup of mayonnaise as the base.
Finely chop 1 tablespoon of chipotle in adobo sauce, ensuring even distribution of flavor, and stir it into the mayonnaise.
Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Add 0.5 teaspoon of ground cumin, 0.25 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.25 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly combined.
If you'd like a touch of sweetness, stir in 1 teaspoon of honey (optional).
Once everything is combined, taste and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., more lime juice for tanginess or salt for balance).
Transfer the Tex Mex Mayonnaise to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a spread, drizzle, or dipping sauce, and enjoy the zesty Tex Mex flair it adds to your dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.4 g | 222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1262 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% | |
*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.
