Recipes for Mayonnaise Opened

Safe ways to use mayonnaise opened past its expiration date

Expired Mayo Pasta Salad

Expired Mayo Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad that makes use of expired mayonnaise, while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 250g pasta
  • 1 cup expired mayonnaise (60 days past expiry)
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, expired mayonnaise, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix well to coat the pasta and vegetables with the mayo.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Expired Mayo Chicken Sandwich

Expired Mayo Chicken Sandwich

A delicious chicken sandwich made with expired mayonnaise, ensuring food safety through proper cooking.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
25 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup expired mayonnaise (60 days past expiry)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bread
  • Lettuce and tomato slices for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the expired mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  4. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and spread a generous amount of the mayo mixture over each breast.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  7. Toast the bread slices and spread some of the remaining mayo mixture on each slice.
  8. Slice the cooked chicken breasts and assemble the sandwiches with lettuce and tomato slices.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Spicy Mayo Grilled Cheese

Spicy Mayo Grilled Cheese

A twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, with a spicy kick and a creamy mayo spread made with slightly expired mayonnaise.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2 slices of cheese
  • 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon of hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of butter

Instructions

  1. 1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and hot sauce.
  2. 2. Spread the mayo mixture on one side of each bread slice.
  3. 3. Place a slice of cheese between the bread slices, with the mayo side facing inwards.
  4. 4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
  5. 5. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
  6. 6. Remove from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, and then slice in half.
  7. 7. Serve hot and enjoy the spicy mayo grilled cheese!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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