The Easiest Cranberry Mayonnaise
Not sure what to do with that leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving? Make this simple Cranberry Mayonnaise! It's perfect to add to those turkey sandwiches with all that leftover turkey!
This cranberry mayonnaise recipe is a great way to repurpose that leftover cranberry sauce. Whether you made your own homemade cranberry sauce or you are using the canned cranberry sauce, either is delicious in this easy cranberry mayo spread!
Cranberry sauce with dried cranberries and Instant Pot cranberry sauce are always on my Thanksgiving menu!
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Cranberry Mayo Ingredients
- Mayonnaise.
- Lime. 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice.
- Leftover cranberry sauce.
What Type of Mayo Is Best?
You can use your favorite real mayonnaise. If you like making homemade mayonnaise, use that! If you like the taste and flavor of low-fat or fat free mayonnaise you can use 1 cup of that mayonnaise too.
How to Make Cranberry Mayonnaise
This recipe could not be easier! In a small bowl, add all the ingredients. Mix well to combine. You can serve this immediately or let it hang out in the refrigerator for a few hours before spreading it on sandwiches.
Variations
- Change up the acid! The acid brings brightness to the heavy mayo and cut the fat of the mayo. Cranberry and lime is a classic combination in my mind, but you can use lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or even red wine vinegar.
- Add zest! If you really love that acid flavor, feel free to add lime zest, orange zest, or lemon zest to the bowl.
- Add more cranberry sauce! If you have a lot of cranberry sauce or really love cranberry flavor, feel free to add as much cranberry sauce as you would like! Taste along the way and adjust according to your preference.
Ways to Use Cranberry Mayo
Turkey and Swiss Melts
One of my readers told me she used this on turkey and Swiss melts, and I had to try it right away. Spread the cranberry mayo on both slices of bread, layer on leftover turkey and Swiss, and grill it in a buttered skillet until the cheese is gooey. It’s sweet, tangy, and so good!
Turkey Salad
Another reader came up with this one, and it’s now a regular in my house. Stir cranberry mayo into chopped leftover turkey with a little celery and some chopped pecans, then pile it on a croissant or scoop it up with crackers.
Wraps
Spread a layer on a tortilla and fill it with turkey, spinach, and a little cheese for an easy lunch. My kids love these rolled up tight and sliced in half.
Burgers
Don’t just save it for turkey! A big swipe on a turkey burger or a regular beef burger adds a sweet, tangy kick that makes it feel a little extra.
Storing Cranberry Mayonaise
Keep this easy cranberry mayo in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Since it does have mayo in it, it's important that it stays cold all the time. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
How to Make Cranberry Mayo: FAQs
You can serve this anywhere! You can serve it on a turkey sandwich with your Thanksgiving leftovers, on turkey burgers, on lettuce wraps, or just slathered on a slice of bread. The holidays aren't the only time of year to use this spread! If you make Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin you can use this as a condiment, or when you make sandwiches with leftovers.
To make this a super smooth sauce, blend it in the food processor. Add all the ingredients to the food processor and pulse it for 30 seconds and you'll have a really smooth, spreadable sauce.
Yes! Jellied cranberry sauce gives you a smooth, pretty pink mayo, while whole berry sauce leaves little bits of cranberry throughout for more texture. Both taste great, so it really comes down to what you like. If you’re using it as a spread on sandwiches or want it to look smooth and creamy, give the whole berry sauce a quick blend in a mini food processor or with an immersion blender before mixing it in. I like to leave it chunky when I’m stirring it into turkey salad.
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📖 Recipe
Cranberry Mayonnaise Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise Your favorite variety
- â…“ cup Cranberry Sauce Fresh or canned
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Serve on turkey sandwiches or turkey wraps.
Notes
- This cranberry mayonnaise will stay fresh for 4 days.
- Make sure to keep the cranberry mayo in the refrigerator when not using it. Â
- If you have a lot of cranberry sauce or really love cranberry flavor, feel free to add as much cranberry sauce as you would like! Taste along the way and adjust according to your preference.
I had this at a restaurant and don't even care for cranberry sauce. I love this. I'm considering trying it when I make my turkey salad
This was a genius idea! Our turkey leftovers never tasted so good. We made grilled turkey and Swiss sandwiches with this yummy Cranberry mayo!