Buying that big tub of mayonnaise seemed like SUCH a good deal at the time, right? But now youre wondering how the heck youre going to use it before it goes bad! Good news, were about to share some seriously genius mayonnaise uses, so keep on reading.
Were pretty big mayonnaise fans around here, so we like buying in bulk (or even making our own homemade mayo) to save a little cash. Not only is the stuff delicious on sandwiches, but mayonnaise has a TON of uses, both in and out of the kitchen.
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Whether you have a big tub of mayonnaise thats nearing its expiration or you just like to find fun ways to make your favorite recipes even better, we think youll love these ideas! Were about to share dozens of mayonnaise uses that just might surprise you. Lets do it!
8 Surprising Ways To Use Mayonnaise For Better DishesUse it on grilled cheese. No more spraying the pan with cooking spray or buttering the bread for grilled cheese. … Mix it in chocolate cake. … Mix mayo in quiche. … Use it to coat chicken. … Add it to a cake mix. … Put it on corn. … Mix it into mashed potatoes. … Bake muffins with it.
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Use it on grilled cheese. No more spraying the pan with cooking spray or buttering the bread for grilled cheese. …
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Mix it in chocolate cake. …
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Mix mayo in quiche. …
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Use it to coat chicken. …
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Add it to a cake mix. …
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Put it on corn. …
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Mix it into mashed potatoes. …
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Bake muffins with it.
HOW TO USE MAYONNAISE IN BAKED GOODS
If youve never added a little mayonnaise to your desserts, youre missing out! We know it sounds strange, but trust us. You NEED to try it. Mayonnaise makes baked goods so moist and fluffy! Add some mayonnaise to one of these sweet treats:
- Brownies – Dont worry; you wont taste the mayonnaise, but youll definitely notice the difference! Just add half a cup to your next batch. You wont believe how moist they are.
- Pound Cake – Most pound cake recipes call for sour cream, but you can use mayonnaise instead! We think its actually better that way.
- Boxed Cake – Make your boxed cake mix cake even dreamier with a little mayo. Just like those brownies, youll notice how much moister that cake is!
- Cookies – We know it sounds a little crazy, but, hey it works! Mayonnaise makes the perfect substitute for eggs when baking. Just use three tablespoons per egg youre replacing. And because of the added oil, expect a denser cookie! Not a bad thing, if you ask us.
Go ahead and experiment with some of your other favorite dessert recipes, too. Mayonnaise is the perfect shelf cooking secret weapon!
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We discovered Mexican street corn at a festival. This easy one-pan version saves on prep and cleanup. Every August I freeze a lot of our own fresh sweet corn and then I use that in this recipe, but store-bought corn works just as well. —Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas
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Is Mayonnaise Healthy?
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What can I eat mayonnaise with?
Is mayonnaise good or bad for health?
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What can you do with mayonnaise?
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Can mayonnaise be used instead of eggs?
Yes, you can replace eggs with mayonnaise in recipes. You can use 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise for each egg. Mayonnaise is a good substitute for adding moisture to your brownies or other baked goods, as it is made of eggs and oil, which make them soft and moist.
What salad goes well with mayonnaise?
Almost any salad will go well with a little mayonnaise. Our recommendation would be the Hawaiian salad: put lettuce on a plate and add corn, pineapple, cooked ham and mayonnaise. 5. Fish Fish is one of these foods that goes very well with mayonnaise, who doesn’t enjoy the classic fish and chips?
Does mayonnaise make a good sandwich?
The South’s favorite condiment can do anything in the kitchen. Mayonnaise is a bit of a miracle ingredient. It’s the glue that keeps our favorite cold salads together, from chicken and egg salad to pimento cheese, and it can liven up even the most boring of sandwiches. In certain recipes, it’s a prerequisite ingredient.