12 Of Grandma's Famous Mayonnaise Recipes
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Mayonnaise is a key ingredient in so many beloved Southern recipes. There's a reason why Grandma relies on this magical condiment to transform everything from simple salads to extra cheesy, creamy dips. Here are a dozen of her go-to recipes.
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Cranberry Chicken Salad
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Chicken salad is the perfect dish for weekday lunches, weekend brunches, and summer cold plates. This recipe gets a flavorful punch from cranberries, a twist Grandma loves to add.
Seafood Pasta Salad
Photographer and Props: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
It's delightful to enjoy a salad that features so many wonderful ingredients (yes, of course pasta and shrimp), but the mayonnaise takes this to a new level.
Ham Salad
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Grandma keeps us on her toes with all of her mayo-based salads, but this ham salad is surely one of her most coveted. It's perfect for serving with toasted baguettes or crackers for a lunch or mid-afternoon snack.
Basic Pimiento Cheese
Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
We probably should just count this recipe as another member of the family. Grandma's pimento cheese shows up at every family occasion, from holidays and Sunday suppers to tailgates and birthday parties.
Spinach Dip
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
When you need a crowdpleaser, we all turn to Grandma's famous spinach dip. It's creamy, really easy, and great for serving with crackers, baguettes, or veggie sticks.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Only Grandma can whip up everyone's favorite recipe in 10 minutes. This fresh chilled salad features cucumbers and gets its creaminess from the sour cream and mayonnaise.
Ham And Swiss Sliders
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Mayonnaise does not always need to be the star of the recipe – this recipe is proof. Here, the creamy condiment takes a family-favorite gameday staple up a notch.
Homemade Mayonnaise
Hector Sanchez
Leave it to Grandma for whipping up made-from-scratch mayonnaise, which comes together in just 5 minutes. You might just never go back to the store-bought jars ever again.
Pear Salad
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
There are some recipes that just taste like home – and pear salad tops the list. It's remarkably simple to make and brings back memories around Grandma's table. Start with a leaf of lettuce and canned pears and watch that dollop of mayo turn this pear into a must-make.
Hot Bacon And Swiss Dip
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
A rich and creamy dip that stars Swiss cheese and bacon? Sign us up. Grandma serves this easy, cheesy recipe for holiday gatherings and tailgates.
Picnic Egg Salad Recipe
Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele
Picnics and potlucks require some of the best salads, and egg salad is Grandma's specialty. This recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or eating by the spoonful.
Cheese Slaw
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
No. this has nothing to do with coleslaw (although we love that side salad too). Grandma describes this recipe as a cousin to pimiento cheese, but it's made with banana peppers, jalapeños, and Swiss cheese instead. Enjoy with crackers or eat straight out of the bowl.
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