Creole Mayo Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise (preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon, juiced)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (for extra heat)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions or chives
• 1 teaspoon creole seasoning blend (for a more intense flavor profile)
• ½ teaspoon sugar (to balance acidity if desired)