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    Home » Recipes » Dips, Sauces, Spreads, and Spices

    Easy Horseradish Aioli

    Published: Dec 22, 2021 by Alyssa · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A bowl of aioli with a spoon in it.

    This cheater's version of homemade horseradish aioli couldn't be easier! Starting with mayonnaise as a base, this flavorful spread made with simple, convenient ingredients has a wide variety of uses.

    A bowl of aioli with a spoon in it.

    I can't say I've ever put plain mayonnaise on a sandwich, but flavored mayonnaises and aioli? Can't get enough.

    This horseradish aioli is an integral part of my favorite leftover steak sandwich, which is the absolute only thing I make when we find ourselves with leftover steak.

    Now a disclaimer: This is not a real deal aioli as I'm taking a large shortcut and using mayonnaise as a base instead of blending eggs and all that. But what it may lack in authenticity it makes up in being a flavorful and just-zippy-enough, done-in-five-minutes kind of recipe. And we all need more of those, right?

    Reasons to Love This Recipe

    • This recipe tempers the bite we know and love from horseradish with a creamy aioli sauce to provide a present, bold flavor without too much spice.
    • Instead of blending raw eggs, this shortcut horseradish aioli begins with mayonnaise, simplifying the process and bypassing food safety concerns.
    • This dip/spread/sauce has so many uses, from a sandwich spread, to an accompaniment for meat (especially steak), fish, or vegetables, or a personal favorite: french fry dipping sauce.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Labeled horseradish aioli ingredients on a marble board.
    • Mayonnaise: Use your preferred variety of mayo here, but I am partial to the "lite" style. Provided the consistency is similar to that of traditional mayonnaise, vegan-style mayos will likely work here (though I don't have experience with them myself).
    • Horseradish: Either prepared or cream-style horseradish works here, though you'll want to use differing amounts. Because this is an easy, cheater's version of horseradish aioli I kept it simple with convenience horseradish options over using fresh horseradish.
    • Lemon juice: As this horseradish aioli is not anything that's cooked and has few ingredients, using the best quality of ingredients is recommended for flavor. Freshly-squeezed lemon juice is preferred over the bottled version.
    • Garlic: Same goes for the garlic: freshly-pressed has a stronger, brighter flavor than the jarred refrigerated varieties.
    • Salt and pepper: Season to your tastes.

    Easy Instructions

    1. Add all easy aioli ingredients to a small bowl.
    2. Whisk well to combine evenly. While it's ready to use right away, refrigerating it for several hours (or until needed) is even better as it helps it thicken up a bit more and allows the flavors time to meld.
    • The aioli ingredients added to a ceramic bowl.
    • Horseradish aioli whisked together in a bowl.

    Recipe Tips

    • Either cream-style horseradish or prepared horseradish can be used for horseradish aioli, but you'll want to use differing amounts. Use a smaller quantity of prepared horseradish as it has a stronger bite than cream-style. I'd recommend a rough conversion of one to one-and-a-half teaspoons of prepared horseradish to one tablespoon of cream-style to start, adding additional as you see fit.
    • If you're not a huge fan of spicy-type foods that can make your eyes water and sinuses burn in larger quantities, I recommend starting with a smaller amount of horseradish, stirring everything together, then adding more to taste. As written, the quantities listed in the recipe card will provide a pleasant flavor without an overwhelming bite, but everyone has different palates and may wish to start smaller.
    • Serving suggestions: This makes a great spread for a steak sandwich or a steak-based quesadilla and a dipping sauce for french fries/potato wedges, grilled asparagus, and other vegetables, side sauce for steak and fish. Think about using it in place of plain mayonnaise for a little zip in flavor - no more boring turkey sandwiches!
    A close-up of a dollop of aioli on a spoon.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use fresh horseradish root in aioli?

    You likely can, but I personally don't have experience with it to provide you with the particulars. To keep the "easy" theme going with this shortcut version I stuck with the ease of jarred horseradish varieties.

    How long does this last in the fridge?

    This cheater's horseradish aioli has a bit of an extended shelf life when compared to authentic aioli with raw eggs. This one will stay for about a week in the refrigerator. Store it in a jar or container with a sealable lid.

    Can I freeze it?

    I wouldn't. Mayonnaise-based dips and sauces don't handle the freezing/thawing process well as the texture is likely to split and become unappealing once thawed.

    Four slices of bread covered in horseradish aioli.

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    If you’ve enjoyed this recipe, I’d love for you to leave a star rating in the recipe card and/or a comment review below!

    A bowl of horseradish aioli with a spoon in it.

    Easy Horseradish Aioli

    This cheater's version of homemade horseradish aioli couldn't be easier! Starting with mayonnaise as a base, this flavorful spread made with simple, convenient ingredients has a wide variety of uses.
    4 from 1 vote
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 9 (estimated)
    Calories: 36kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup mayonnaise lite or regular
    • 1 Tablespoon cream-style horseradish or 1 ½ teaspoons prepared horseradish
    • 2 cloves garlic pressed
    • 1 teaspoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
    • Salt to taste
    • Ground black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk well to combine evenly. Adjust seasonings to taste. This horseradish aioli is ready to serve right away, but can also be refrigerated for several hours before serving so the flavors can meld even more.

    Notes

    Horseradish: Prepared horseradish is more zippy than cream-style horseradish so you'll want to use less of it. If using prepared horseradish, I suggest starting with one teaspoon, take a taste, and then see if you'd like to add more. With prepared I like somewhere between one and two teaspoons.
    Serving Suggestions: This aioli is delicious on steak sandwiches or quesadillas, as a dipping/accompanying sauce to fish and steak, as a dip for french fries/roasted potatoes, asparagus, and other vegetables, etc. It works well anywhere you'd typically use mayonnaise (as long as the flavors mesh).
    Storage Instructions: Store aioli in a covered jar or container in the refrigerator for up to one week. This will not freeze well.
    Nutrition: The nutrition information displayed is an estimate taking into account using lite mayonnaise and cream-style horseradish.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 3mg | Calcium: 1mg
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    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

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