The South’s favorite condiment can do anything in the kitchen.

Mayonnaise is a bit of a miracle ingredient.

In certain recipes, it’s a prerequisite ingredient.

Picnic Egg Salad on Toast

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Classic Southern BLT

Sometimes simple is best.

We promise once you introduce the peppery addition, you’ll never go back.

Mini Tomato Sandwiches with Bacon Mayonnaise

Bacon and mayonnaise go together like peanut butter and jelly.

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This tiny sandwich will be the showstopper of the next baby shower or bridal tea you host.

A homemade crab cake gets a citrusy glow up with the addition of key lime-infused mayonnaise.

Turkey Salad

Thanksgiving leftovers never tasted so good.

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Add a topping of cranberry sauce, and you’ll find yourself wishing you’d bought a bigger bird.

Homemade Mayonnaise

Ever wanted to try your hand at homemade?

This easy recipe may make you question your brand loyalties.

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Old Bay Mayo

Who doesn’t love Old Bay?

Mayonnaise and a Cajun kick are a match made in heaven.

The sprinkling of bacon over the top doesn’t hurt either.

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The beach is calling!

Paired with grilled pork loin and buttery biscuits, the sweet-tangy-spicy sauce shines.

Popcorn Salad

Don’t knock it before you try it!

Picnic Egg Salad

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Popcorn is the perfect vessel for this mayonnaise, honey mustard, and vinegar dressing.

Million Dollar Dip

A cheese ball is a Southern party staple.

Million Dollar Dip packs the same flavor without the fuss of putting it into its namesake shape.

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Chipotle mayonnaise injects extra flavor into this meatless dish.

Tartar Sauce

It wouldn’t be a fish fry without tartar sauce.

When you’re planning a proper bash, don’t settle for store-bought.

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Step things up with an easy homemade version.

Creamy Broccoli Slaw

Save time and energy by using store-bought broccoli slaw mix.

Golden raisins, chopped pecans, and a creamy dressing bring it all together.

Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

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Try this variation that utilizes curry powder for multidimensional flavor.

This recipe shows them off in spades with an easy salad and buttery dinner rolls.

One thing you might’t leave out?

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The mayonnaise to bind everything together.

It makes the perfect unexpected summer side salad.

Turkey Salad

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Classic Homemade Mayonnaise

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Southern Living Old Fashioned Chicken Salad in a serving bowl to serve

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Our Best Deviled Eggs

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Old Bay Mayo

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Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

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Southern-Style Potato Salad

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Southern Living Alabama White Sauce on wings

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Heirloom Tomato-Cracker Salad

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Southern Living Pork Chop Sandwich assembled and ready to serve with a beer

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Pork Tenderloin Biscuits with Gochujang Mayo

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Creamy Cucumber Salad

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Classic Coleslaw

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Southern Living Ranch Potato Salad in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Cheesy Mushroom Sliders with fries on the side to serve

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Creamy Crab Dip Recipe

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Creamy Broccoli Slaw

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Southern Living Curry Chicken Salad in lettuce cups on a tray to serve

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Skillet spinach-artichoke dip in cast iron

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Six crawfish roll sliders on a tray with lemon wedges. Two beers in glasses next to the tray.

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Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on serving platter

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Seafood Pasta Salad

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Southern Living Elote Pasta Salad in a bowl to serve

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