Homemade Mayonnaise (Cooked)
There is something magical about making your own mayonnaise. Not only does it taste far better than anything you can buy at the store – you are free to flavor it however you like and it’s a fraction of the cost of store-bought mayo! It’s one of those things that is so good – once you make it, you’ll never go back to buying it again! Try it, you won’t regret it – I promise!
This mayonnaise (and the variations, see below) is perfect for deviled eggs, egg salad, sandwiches and as a base for many different salad dressings – even tartar sauce! It’s incredibly versatile.
My version uses cooked eggs. Because I have little ones in the house as well as elderly family members – I don’t like to serve uncooked eggs. If it doesn’t bother you, just skip the cooking step and add everything to the blender. Finish as described below, adding the oil in a steady stream.
Homemade Cooked Mayonnaise
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper or cayenne
1 cup vegetable oil
In a small saucepan, place egg yolks, lemon juice, water and spices. Whisk to combine. Cook over very low heat until mixture thickens – stirring constantly. If you prefer, you can cook the eggs in a double boiler. Let cool for 2 – 3 minutes and scrape into a blender. Place the top on the blender, leaving off the center piece of the lid. Blend cooked egg mixture on high-speed – while blending add oil in a slow, steady stream. Blend until thickened and smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender. Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator. The mayonnaise will last about a week.
Cooked eggs ready for the blender.
Mayonnaise Variations
Garlic Mayonnaise – Add 1 – 2 cloves of minced garlic (more if you really like it!) to finished mayonnaise. The garlic flavor will get stronger as it sits.
Olive Oil Mayonnaise – Replace vegetable oil with olive oil.
Herb Mayonnaise – Add 2 – 3 tablespoons (or more, depending on you much flavor you want) of minced, fresh herbs to finished mayonnaise. Parsley, basil and chives are particularly nice.
Chipotle Mayonnaise – Add 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers), 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 1 teaspoon minced garlic.
These are just a few of the many variations that can be made – let your imagination run wild! What are your favorite mayonnaise flavors? Have you ever made mayonnaise at home? I’d love to hear from you!
A Modern Christian Woman 
Sounds yummy! I’ve been purchasing miso mayonnaise. It’s actually a vegan alternative, but tastes so delicious- I may try combining this recipe with some miso!
That would taste amazing – Let me know how it turns out! Great idea!
I love this recipe! I make a variation and sometimes use half bacon grease and half olive oil. Perfect! Thank you.
Did you say bacon grease?! I’m in heaven just thinking about it! I will try it for sure on my next batch! Thank you so much for the idea!
Another of your recipes on my must try list!
🙂 I promise you’ll love it!
I just need to invest in a food processor – I don’t think my hand-held blender will do the trick.
You can actually do this by hand if you need to (I have and it works just as good). Simply place the cooked egg mixture in a large mixing bowl and very slowly add the oil a little at a time while whisking briskly (like your beating whipped cream or egg whites). To keep your bowl in one place on the table, place a wet kitchen towel in a circle and set your bowl on top – it won’t move much and keeps both hands free. Instead of adding the oil in a steady stream, you can add it one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition and making sure oil is completely combined before adding anymore. I hope I didn’t confuse you!
Thanks, Stephanie. Those are great tips.
This looks really good. Do you think olive oil would substitute well?
I do – you will taste the olive oil, where the vegetable oil has the “normal” mayo taste. I’ve used it and I really like it – but the kids prefer vegetable oil.
I’m, always anxious about raw eggs… so your mayonnaise sounds great – I’ll definitely give this recipe a go!
Me too – I love that this recipe uses cooked eggs – no worries! 🙂
I love making my own mayonnaise! It’s so easy. I have only ever used raw eggs though. But you’re right: sometimes when cooking for others, it’s good to be able to be flexible. Thanks for a cooked egg version. This looks amazing!
It’s so yummy – and I love that I don’t have to worry about the eggs!
It’s so brilliant. Especially when I think about things like potato salad in the summer!
This recipe is great in potato salad – also summer pasta salad!
I have read other recipes for making mayo at home and thought about it. But you make it sound so easy, I really think I’m going to give it a try. It sounds amazing.
It’s so good – you’ll love it!
I had it in my mind to make some Mayo at home because it is just so yummm and finishes off pretty quick and is a bit costly! Thank you so much for this recipe, I will try it out after we come back and come back with questions 🙂 🙂
Absolutely! You’ll love it – so much cheaper than the store bought kind – and so many ways to flavor it! 🙂
I did the chocolate syrup yesterday (I shot you credit :P) It was devine!! My daughter loved her chocolate milk this morning.
🙂 Yay! We love it hear too – I have a hidden jar just for my coffee! 🙂 sshhh, don’t tell!
Oh In coffee!! Why didn’t I think of that. I’m going to make a cup right now 🙂
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Myhusband makes up his own sauces and dips. He made some mayo once and it was delicious!
I do the main pickling/preserving etc around here though, so thanks for the recipe 🙂
I love making sauces, dips and preserves! They taste so much better when you make them at home, and are much better for you since you can control the ingredients.
My Mum refuses to by store Piccalilli any more – it has to be mine! My sister is the same with my onion and rosemary confiturra and I pickle my own cabbages for salads and stir-fries. The husband makes an amazing chilli sauce which I have to grab the recipe for – and making your own produce is fun, plus it’s a nice inexpensive way of giving gifts 🙂
I love giving food as gifts – it’s unique, creative and a great way to express to someone how you feel!
Thanks, Stephanie – I had no idea it was this easy to make. ❤
So easy – if you try it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t before! 🙂
wow what great ides! i think ill make the garlic one 🙂
The garlic is my favorite variation, especially as a dip for homemade french fries!
yum
What a great idea! Like others, I have always been cautious using raw eggs in mayonnaise. I love your blog!
Thank you so much! 🙂 I love that I can make it myself and not worry about the eggs bothering anybody.
This sounds great but I have to admit I am a little hesitant about making my own mayo. I tried 1x before and it was not good. even my hubby who likes everything I makes said it was not good. I am going to try this again though. Your recipe sounds better!
Oh no! What didn’t you like about it? I’d love to hear how the second time around goes!
I am not sure why the first time did not turn out well. Maybe it was the recipe I used. I like that yours has cooked eggs too. I will let you know how it goes when I try it. Thanks for posting this recipe.
Sure! I look forward to hearing your results! 🙂
It’s good to know how to make mayo and other condiments, especially if (like me) you live many miles from the nearest supermarket. I’m not wasting a gallon of gasoline to pick up a jar of mayo! I’ve made olive oil mayo in my Vitamix (which will cook if you run it several minutes). This recipe is good to know, though, for cooks who don’t use the Vitamix.
Thanks! Your right, for the price of gas these days – I wouldn’t waste it on mayo!
You have no idea how awesome this is for me. When I married my husband, I found out that he eats mayo with everything. At first I was a little grossed out with the idea but have come to adapt to his weird eating habits. Now that I am in Mexico I see where he gets it from. It is so hard to keep mayo in the house. Thank you for sharing.
Sure! I have to admit, I’m kind of mayo crazy myself – I especially love garlic mayo as a dip for french fries….so yum!
I’ve been meaning to look for a homemade mayo recipe. I’ll definitely be giving this a try over the weekend. Thanx for the post, I much prefer homemade as opposed to store bought.
I’d love to hear how you like it! I think you can really taste the difference in homemade mayo versus store bought.
This is great! I didn’t know it was so easy to make! I eat a ton of mayo but cringe when I see the price tag in the store.
Me too – it seems prices are really getting out of hand lately.
We don’t buy mayonnaise because I dislike it–intensely–and there’s no way Micah can eat a whole jar before it turns. But I will eat homemade mayo if it’s mixed and seasoned well in a deviled egg or a salad, and your blender method sounds super easy!
It is very easy – and it doesn’t make a large amount. Perfect size for making deviled eggs!
i fail with making mayo one time, didnt dare to be back, but your recipe with cooked eggs made me interesting. Will try it soon and let you know, thanks for the recipe! x
Thanks! And I look forward to the update! 🙂
I never really thought about making my own mayo before! I actually have leftover egg yolks from a macaron baking session sitting in my fridge and now I think I know what to do with them! Thanks!
Perfect! I’d love for you to stop by and let me know how it goes!