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Basil Garlic Mayonnaise

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Top steak, chicken, or fish with this sauce, or toss it with warm potatoes. It's also great in a tomato or tuna sandwich.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/4 hour

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Preparation

  1. Pulse basil, garlic, salt, and cayenne in a food processor until finely chopped. Add mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Chill, covered, 1 hour (for flavors to develop).

TagsCondimentBasilHerbs & SpicesDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookFood ProcessorGourmet
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