Ultimate Bacon Aioli | Easy Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
A creamy, smoky aioli sauce made with crispy turkey bacon, mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice. Perfect for sandwiches, fries, or party dips with a balance of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- Turkey bacon (cubed), 8 oz
- Sea salt, 1/4 tsp
- Ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp
- Brown sugar, 1 tsp
- Mayonnaise, 1 cup
- Garlic, minced, 1 tsp
- Lemon juice, 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven or skillet to medium heat.
- Place turkey bacon in a single layer and cook until crispy, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer all but 1/4 cup bacon to a jar, leaving the crispy bits for garnish.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and brown sugar.
- Add mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice to the jar with the reserved bacon.
- Blend until smooth and set aside a few pieces for topping.
- Stir reserved crispy bacon into the sauce just before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add smoked paprika for smoky flavor.
Full-fat mayonnaise is recommended for creaminess, but a Greek yogurt blend works too.
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Full-fat mayonnaise is recommended for creaminess, but a Greek yogurt blend works too.
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgSugar: 1g
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