Bacon Aioli - creamy garlicky mayonnaise with bacon and chives. Perfect for your next burger or sandwich, or dipping your fries into.
Let's face it, I'm pretty easy to please...you had me at bacon...Bacon Aioli. A creamy combo of bacon and garlicky mayo. What's not to love? This recipe is a bit of a cheat's version of aioli using store-bought mayonnaise so it's super quick and easy too.
This bacon aioli is great for dipping with chips or slathered onto your favourite burger or baked potato.
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What is aioli made of
Traditionally, aioli is made using garlic and oil emulsified together to form a sauce along with salt - the word aioli means "garlic and oil".
These days, it's generally accepted that aioli is mayonnaise (egg yolks and oil) with garlic.
Ingredients you will need for this recipe
- mayonnaise
- bacon
- fresh garlic
- lemon juice
- fresh chives
- salt and pepper
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
How to make this recipe
- In a small frypan, fry chopped bacon.
- Combine mayonnaise, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Add bacon and bacon fat/grease.
- Add finely chopped chives.
My top tips for making this recipe
- As store-bought mayonnaise is the base for this aioli recipe, the best idea is to use one that you enjoy the taste of - they can vary widely in taste. Some have more sugar than others.
- I have used one clove of garlic in this recipe, feel free to add more if you'd like depending on your taste.
- The bacon fat is a giant flavour boost for this aioli, please don't drain it off!
- For recipes like this, I like to remove the centre "core" from the garlic clove. This takes away that raw flavour of the garlic and makes it more mellow. This post will give you more information about coring your garlic.
Serving suggestions and ideas for add-ins
- Burgers, sandwiches, chips, roast potatoes, dressing a salad.
- Some dijon mustard would be a great addition.
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Turkish Stuffed Baked Potatoes - Turkish-style baked potatoes stuffed with garlic butter and cheese and mixed until the middle is smooth and creamy, then packed with toppings!
Mini Potato Stacks - these little gems are like mini individual serves of au gratin potatoes, made in a muffin tin!
Bacon Aioli - Garlicky Mayo with Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 100 g bacon approx 2 rashers - chopped
- 1 garlic clove core removed (see my notes below) and very finely minced
- 1-2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice to taste
- 2 teaspoon finely chopped chives
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small frying pan, fry chopped bacon (100g/approx 2 rashers).
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise (1 cup), very finely minced garlic (1 clove, core removed), fresh lemon juice (1 teaspoon at first), and salt and pepper to taste. Add more lemon juice if required.
- Add cooked bacon (including bacon fat/grease) to mayonnaise and mix to combine.
- Mix through finely chopped fresh chives (2 tsp) and serve.
Notes
- As store-bought mayonnaise is the base for this aioli recipe, the best idea is to use one that you enjoy the taste of - they can vary widely in taste. Some have more sugar than others.
- I have used one clove of garlic in this recipe, feel free to add more if you'd like depending on your taste.
- The bacon fat is a giant flavour boost for this aioli, please don't drain it off!
- For recipes like this, I like to remove the centre "core" from the garlic clove. This takes away that raw flavour of the garlic and makes it more mellow. This post will give you more information about coring your garlic.
Loved how easy this was. Thanks.
Pleasure Paula!