Description
This Homemade Mayonnaise is surprisingly easy to make and tastes so much better than store-bought! With just a few simple ingredients and a food processor or blender, you’ll have creamy, delicious mayonnaise in minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups olive oil (not extra virgin)
Instructions
- Food Processor Method: Place egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and ¼ cup olive oil in a food processor. Process on high for 30 seconds. Slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil while processing until emulsified and thickened.
- Blender Method: Place all ingredients in a blender and process until emulsified and thick.
Notes
- Yields about 1 ½ cups of mayonnaise.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg