Looking for a sauce that instantly levels up burgers, fries, and even grilled veggies? Say hello to Homemade Baconnaise-a creamy, smoky, slightly sweet mayo that tastes like bacon heaven in a jar.
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Why Make Baconnaise at Home?
Plain mayonnaise can taste flat and boring. By adding in your own ingredients you can take plain ole mayonnaise and make it into something you'll crave all the time.
This one is really for the bacon lovers. I love using it as a burger sauce on my smash burgers with Baconnaise. It's so addictive!
Ingredients You'll Need
- ½ cup mayonnaise (full-fat for best flavor)
- 6 slices crispy bacon, finely chopped
- ¼ cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for spice)
How to Make Baconnaise.
Cook the bacon strips over medium high heat until crispy. Make sure to pat the bacon with a paper towel to remove any excess grease. Then chop it up into bite sized pieces.
In a medium bowl, combine your favorite mayonnaise, then fold in the chopped bacon so every spoonful gets a crunch. Whisk in hot honey, ketchup, mustard, and red pepper flakes until everything is nice and incorporated.
Finish with parsley for a pop of color and that freshness.
Flavor Boosts & Custom Swaps.
Add a pinch of smoked paprika or some worchestershire; a little goes a long way. If sweet heat isn't your vibe, sub regular honey or maple syrup, or skip it for a purely savory punch.
How to Use Your Baconnaise.
Spread it on smash burgers, dunk grilled chicken skewers, or drizzle over roasted potatoes for a quick hit of bacon magic. It also turns an everyday BLT into a next level sandwich. Think of it as bacon doubled.
Storage Tips
Store Baconnaise in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week. Stir before each use-bacon bits love to settle-but the flavor only gets better as everything melds.
FAQ
Can I use turkey bacon? Absolutely, just make sure it's cooked crispy to keep that crave worthy crunch.
Is this keto friendly? Swap the honey for a keto sweetener and you're good to go.
Want to get lost in the sauce?
Final Bite
Homemade Baconnaise is the kind of sauce that makes people ask, "What did you put on this?"and you'll love telling them it's your own creation. Mix, spread, repeat, and watch every meal get a flavor boost.
How To Make Baconnaise
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and finely chopped
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Crisp the Bacon
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until deeply browned and crispy, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and finely chop. - Blend the Base
In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, hot honey, ketchup, mustard, and red pepper flakes until smooth and fully combined. - Fold in Flavor
Stir the chopped bacon and parsley into the sauce, making sure every bite gets plenty of bacon pieces. - Season & Chill
Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as desired. Transfer to a clean jar, seal, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. - Serve & Store
Stir before each use and slather on burgers, dunk fries, or drizzle over roasted veggies. Baconnaise keeps airtight in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
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