Bacon Aioli

Name: Bacon Aioli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients: 4 thick-sliced bacon strips (about 3-1/2 ounces), chopped; 2 cups mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; Minced chives, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Once you learn how to make bacon aioli, you won't be able to stop thinking of fun and exciting ways to use it.

Ingredients

4 thick-sliced bacon strips (about 3-1/2 ounces), chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Minced chives, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve drippings (about 1 tablespoon).
In a blender or food processor, combine remaining ingredients and reserved bacon grease until smooth. Add bacon; pulse until finely chopped. Refrigerate up to one week. If desired, top with chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 321 calories, 35g fat (8g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Bacon aioli is the perfect dipper for french fries, breakfast potatoes and much more. The bacon gives the craveable mayo-based condiment more umami flavor. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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