Homemade Dijonnaise
Homemade Dijonnaise instantly adds a creamy and tangy flavor to sandwiches, Christmas ham, and grilled steak. Made with homemade mayonnaise and two types of Dijon mustard, you can easily make it at home with 6 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time following this from-scratch Dijonnaise recipe.
In my opinion, homemade mayonnaise is very hard to beat. You can choose the quality of your ingredients including the type of oil (bye bye seed oils) and free-range eggs used. Plus, you can season it to you taste.
It’s one of those recipes that can be intimidating but if you follow these step-by-step instructions closely you’ll be able to make Dijonnaise at home in 10 minutes using 6 staple ingredients.
For more homemade dips and sauces, check out my lemon dill dressing, lemon pesto, and harissa yogurt sauce as well.
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Homemade Dijonnaise
Ingredients
Mayonnaise
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup olive oil lightly flavored, not extra virgin
Dijon Mustards
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and salt to a deep mixing bowl, food processor, or standup blender.1 egg, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp lemon juice
- If you're using an immersion stick blender, insert it into the bowl, making sure it reaches the bottom. Start blending at the lowest speed, then gradually increase while slowly drizzling in the olive oil. Blend until the mayonnaise thickens and becomes creamy.1 cup olive oil
- If using a food processor or standup blender, blend the egg, lemon juice, and salt together on low speed. While the processor/blender is running, slowly pour in the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until the mixture emulsifies and thickens.
- Blend until the mayonnaise reaches the desired consistency. If it's too thick, you can add a bit more lemon juice or a splash of water and blend again until you achieve the desired texture.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and whole grain Dijon mustard. Adjust the amount to taste. Add more mustard, salt, or lemon juice according to your preference.3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
- Transfer the dijonnaise to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate. It can be stored for up to a week.
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Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Egg – When making mayonnaise you want to use a room-temperature, ideally free-range egg. The yolk melts better to become the liquid fat you are looking for.
- Salt – Salt rounds out the flavors. You can use sea salt or regular table salt.
- Lemon juice – Use either freshly squeezed lemon juice or bottled lemon juice.
- Olive oil – For this recipe, you will want to use light olive oil, not extra virgin. You can also use seed oils such as sunflower, rapeseed, or avocado oil.
- Dijon mustard – You’ll need two different types of Dijon mustards – smooth and whole grain. Replace one for the other if you only have one on hand.
Variations
- Herbs – Add a spring of fresh dill, parsley or tarragon for an extra herbal flavor. These herbs pair well with the Dijon mustard.
- Hot sauce – Spice things up with your favorite hot sauce such as siracha. Give it a mild kick or take things up a notch depending on your heat preference.
- Honey Dijonnaise – Sweeten up this sandwich spread by adding honey to taste.
Watch me make Dijonnaise
See the recipe card for full information on the steps.
- Blend: Make the mayonnaise by adding the lemon juice, egg, and salt into a food processor or blender. As you blend, slowly pour in the olive oil. The mayonnaise will start to thicken and become creamy.
- Mix: Once it’s the desired consistency, stir in the smooth and the whole-grain Dijon mustards.
- Taste: Taste test and add more mustard, lemon juice, or salt if needed.
- Store: Add the mixed dressing into an air-tight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.
For an even easier and faster way to make this Dijonnaise at home, simply use for 1 cup of your favorite store-bought mayonnaise and add the two types of Dijon mustard. Season to taste with lemon juice and salt.
Serving
This Dijon mustard and mayonnaise sauce can be served with a wide variety of dishes:
- Sandwich spread: No more boring sandwiches! This spread works well for your favorite deli meats, especially ham and cheese wraps.
- Salad dressing: Mix this condiment with a bit of vinegar or lemon juice to create a delicious, creamy salad dressing. Perfect for cottage cheese egg salad, potato salad, and devilled eggs.
- Dipping sauce: Dijonnaise makes for an easy dipping sauce for fries, chicken tenders, Italian lamb meatballs, or even seafood.
- Burger topping: Use it as a gourmet burger topping, especially for lamb and beef burgers.
- Meat condiment: The mustard-flavor paired with the creaminess of the mayo makes Dijonnaise the perfect condiment for grilled lamb leg steaks, smoked chicken salad, Christmas ham, and Thanksgiving turkey.
