Homemade Chipotle Mayo (5 cents/tablespoon!)

Homemade Chipotle Mayo is a fantastic topping for burgers and sandwiches, but it’s equally good for dipping fries or roast vegetables.

Serve this spicy chipotle mayo on Turkey Avocado Baguette Sandwich, alongside Sweet Potato Fries or Air Fryer Cauliflower, or as part of a Sandwich Bar on a Budget. You can make as little or as much as you like, so there’s no waste!

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Some of the best burgers I’ve ever eaten have been adorned with Chipotle Mayo. It goes equally well in a Spicy Jalapeno Burger as it does in a Turkey Burger with Blue Cheese.

Trust me on the Blue Cheese thing. It’s a winning combo!

I always ask for extra Chipotle Mayo so I can dip my fries. So delicious, it’s like a party in your mouth.

Why Make This

You can avoid food waste. Making your own sauces and condiments means you can make as little — or as much — as you will actually use. No more of the fridge door filling up with half empty containers. Make just what you need!

Chipotle Mayo is delicious homemade. When you make your own chipotle mayonnaise, you can choose exactly what kind of mayo to use (you know you have a favorite!) and how spicy you want it to be. You can taste and adjust to suit your preferences, not some dude at Big Food.

It’s super easy! With just two ingredients and only costing 5 cents/tablespoon, you can enjoy Chipotle Mayo on any and all the things! There are many homemade sauce recipes you can make and this is a great one!

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make your own Chipotle Mayo:

chipotle chile in adobo sauce from a can – There are typically about ten peppers in a standard can — a little goes a long way. Be sure to read the notes below for freezing the leftovers. If you prefer, you can use ground chipotle chile instead. The texture will be slightly different, but still delicious.

mayonnaise – You can make your own mayonnaise or buy your favorite brand.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. If using a canned chipotle pepper, chop it finely.
2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and chipotle chile and sauce (or ground chile powder).
3. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Note about leftovers: there are few recipes that call for an entire can of chipotle peppers. Rather than let them go to waste (or binge on chipotle-flavored foods all week long) freeze them! You can do this in one of two ways:

1. Divide them into small airtight containers or snack-size ziptop bags and store in the freezer. Be sure to label and date them.
2. Lay out each chile on a sheet pan lined with a piece of parchment, distributing the sauce among them. Freeze until firm. Wrap up in the parchment and place in a labeled ziptop bag and store in the freezer.

FAQ & Recipe Costs

Recipe Costs

Knowing how much it costs you to prepare a recipe can help you decide if it’s the type of recipe to make regularly or one you might want to save for special occasions. Let’s crunch some numbers and see how this recipe pencils out.

• chipotle chile in adobo sauce from a can – $0.07
• mayonnaise – $0.33

While your costs may vary depending on where and how you shop, you can expect to pay about 40 cents for a small batch of Chipotle Mayo, about $0.05/tablespoon!

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