Chipotle and Roasted Garlic Mayo

Mayo gets the flavor overhaul it so desperately needs thanks to the bold flavors of chipotle en adobo peppers and roasted garlic in this Chipotle and Roasted Garlic Mayo. Or as I like to refer to for short, Mexican Mayo.

I DISLIKE MAYO.

There. I said it.

Which is weird, right? Minnesotans put mayo on and in everything (it seems). Preparing a salad is almost unfathomable without it....

It’s just that... I find the flavor and texture offensive. It’s unpleasantly gloopy and greasy, like cheap hair product.  

And it’s what immediately comes to mind when I hear the word unctuous. Ick. It’s a gross word, I don’t care if it’s mandatory to a FoodNetwork chef’s lexicon.

End rant.

So, why post a recipe for mayo if I dislike it so much? Because I LIKE THIS MAYO.

I found a way to make something I dislike palatable, even - dare I say - enjoyable.

How do you make Chipotle and Roasted Garlic Mayo (aka Mexican Mayo)?

It only takes 3 ingredients to transform boring old mayo into something truly worthy of eating - this smoky and creamy chipotle mayo sauce.

Get your miracle-working ingredients in order.

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 cup mayo (I used Kraft's Olive Oil Mayo)
• 1 head roasted garlic
• 2 tablespoon sauce from chipotle in adobo peppers
• 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Step 1, roast some garlic.
• Step 2, squeeze a lemon.
• Step 3, open a can of chipotle in adobo peppers.
• Step 4, add all ingredients to a food processor, and process until combined.
• Step 5, season with salt and pepper, to taste.

The combination of roasted garlic, chipotle in adobo peppers, and lemon juice adds the bold flavors that mayo just needs. Fair warning: this will ruin plain mayo forever. Sorry, not sorry mayo lovers. You're going to want to put this chipotle mayo sauce on everything.

Can I use homemade mayo instead of store-bought mayo for this chipotle mayo sauce?

I don't see why not! For this recipe, I chose to use store-bought mayo but feel free to substitute for homemade. This Mexican Mayo is delicious completely homemade or semi-homemade.

How long does Chipotle and Roasted Garlic Mayo last?

I recommend using this roasted garlic and chipotle mayo sauce within it 7-10 days. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. (This is an educated guesstimate based on the fact that roasted garlic can be stored for two weeks in the refrigerator).

What can I use Mexican Mayo for?

I insist you go make this immediately.

• Spread it on a sandwich.
• Use it to make the greatest tuna salad sandwich. EVER.
• Add it to salads, like this fantastic Not Your (Grand)Mother's Broccoli Salad.
• Slather it on corn on the cob.

If you like this, try:

• Mashed (White) Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Honey Butter
• Air Fryer Walleye
• Citrus Jalapeno Salsa
• Jalapeno Pickle Roll-Ups

This recipe is adapted from Saveur’s Roasted Garlic Chipotle Mayonnaise.

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