Blender Jalapeno Mayo

This spicy mayonnaise has just a few basic ingredients and takes about five minutes to prepare. Blender Jalapeno Mayo uses store-bought mayonnaise and combines it with fresh jalapenos, ground black pepper, parsley, garlic, onion, and lime juice. It’s a spread, it’s a dip, and it’s a sauce!

In this house, we love mayonnaise. In fact, we only ever buy Hellmann’s mayonnaise, and if you were to look in our pantry at any given time, you would find at least two jars. Plus, there’s always an open jar in the fridge. Another thing you would find quite often is jalapenos. So, I combined the two and made this Blender Jalapeno Mayo!

Just like tomatoes, lemons, limes, and garlic, you can find fresh jalapenos sitting in a wooden bowl near the window sill. We have a bay window in our kitchen that looks out into our backyard. Fruits and vegetables thrive there very well with lots of light, but no direct sunlight. In the summer months when our garden is producing jalapenos faster than we can eat them, that bowl is pretty much overrun with them, in addition to other spicy pepper varieties.

But, even in the winter months, when growing anything outside in zone five is impossible, I still like to have fresh jalapenos. Sure, I can and dry plenty of the ones I grow, but canned or dried jalapenos don’t always work for some dishes. With that said though, in the case of this mayo, you can certainly use your own canned or store-bought pickled jalapenos. The flavour of the mayo will be slightly different, but it will still be very delicious!

LET’S CHAT ABOUT SPICES FOR A BIT!

Anyone who knows me well will confirm that I am obsessed with spice racks and spice jars. John.e can attest to the fact that over the past ten years, I have updated and completely changed our spice storage system at least half a dozen times.

Initially, I had to have all of our spices in mason jars. That lasted for a year or so. Then, I found some really great glass jars with a pull-off lid. The seal was great, but again, they were quite big. Next, I used smaller bottles, and then spice bottles that I picked up from Ikea. I could go on, but I digress.

My obsession has taught me a few things about buying spices. First, keep your spices in a cabinet or at least out of direct sunlight. Yes, I have my spice rack on the wall in my kitchen, but it is as far away from the windows as I could possibly get it.

Secondly, buy spices in small amounts. You should never have more than three to six months’ supply. Spices lose their pungency and flavour. The only seasonings I buy in larger quantities are salt and pepper. That’s why I love the McCormick jars. They’re not too large for me but keep in mind, I cook quite often. And, when I run out, it’s easy to replace that one jar.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO PREPARE THIS RECIPE

The following is a list of the ingredients needed to prepare this recipe. For exact amounts and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card located near the bottom of this post. 

• Mayonnaise – You can use regular, light, or fat-free here.
• Jalapenos – I’m using fresh jalapenos, but you can use your homemade canned jalapenos or store-bought pickled jalapenos too. The flavour will be altered if you do not use fresh, so keep that in mind.
• Parsley – I like to use fresh parsley for colour and freshness.
• Dried Herbs and Spices – You will need onion powder and garlic powder. If you like stronger flavours, you could use about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped onion, along with one or two cloves of fresh garlic.
• Ground Black Pepper – Pepper is all you need because the mayonnaise will have enough saltiness.

HOW TO MAKE BLENDER JALAPENO MAYO

Measure all of the ingredients into a deep mason jar (if using a hand-held immersion blender) or into the bowl of a blender/food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are blended and combined. Transfer to a food-safe container and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour before using.

Please note that the mayo tastes best if refrigerated for at least 2 hours before use. This time will allow the ingredients a moment to marry together and become more cohesive. If you notice after a day or two that there is some water/moisture on top of the mayo, don’t worry! It just means that moisture content from the jalapenos is rising to the top. Give it a good stir and it will all come back together as a uniform mayo.

BLENDER JALAPENO MAYO SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• As a Dip for Chicken – I love to use this mayo as a dip for chicken fingers or chicken nuggets.
• Make a Sandwich – In our home, we love the combination of tuna salad with jalapenos. Use the mayo as the spread for any sandwich you like! Egg Salad Sandwiches are so good with jalapeno mayo too!
• Toss a Salad – If you like creamy salad dressings, this one will do the trick. I like to stir together half of this mayo with some ranch dressing for a slightly spicy salad dressing!
• Drizzle on Veggies – Try drizzling some of this mayo over a baking sheet full of piping hot roasted vegetables! What a great way to add even more flavour to an already delicious side!

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