The top upgrade (and recipes) for a Southern cookout

Blue Plate Mayo isn’t just for dressing a burger bun – it’s the Southern grill master’s power ingredient. Whip it into marinades and basting sauces to lock in juices and flavors, and to create a perfect char and a crispy sear. Bring the flavor like a pro with these classic recipes made extra rich and delicious with Blue Plate Mayo. That’s the good stuff!

Sensational Seafood

Grilled blackened shrimp skewers on a serving platter

As a marinade or baste, Blue Plate Mayo seals in flavors, helps hold delicate seafood together on the grill, and prevents sticking and flaring.

Cajun Blackened Shrimp Skewers – Jumbo Gulf shrimp are tossed in a mixture of Blue Plate Mayo and spices to seal in juicy flavors on the grill.
Bayou BBQ Shrimp – Houston chef Lucas McKinney created his delicious Bayou BBQ Shrimp at his backyard grill with a secret ingredient that makes all the difference – Blue Plate Mayo in the grill sauce.
Grilled Red Snapper with Avocado Mayonnaise and Salsa Verde – Whip up our Blue Plate avocado mayo to seal in the delicate flavor of the fish – and hold it together, too. Try it with any firm, white fish.

Burgers & Dogs

Add some Blue Plate Mayo to ground beef to hold burgers together and add rich flavor. And bring hamburgers and hot dogs to the next level with delicious mix-ins and flavorful spreads.

Cajun Smash Burger – Mixing Blue Plate Mayo into the burger meat holds these burgers together under pressure. Spread a little Blue Plate on the bun tops before toasting them on the griddle.
The Ultimate Hamburger – With Blue Plate Mayo mixed into the burger meat along with steak sauce and Worcestershire, this burger’s flavor and juiciness are top notch.
Grilled Burgers with Pineapple Salsa & Alabama-Style White BBQ Sauce – A favorite recipe along the Gulf Coast, these burgers will bring a taste of the tropics to any poolside, patio, backyard or porch cookout. Delish!
Slaw Dogs – Our popular, traditional coleslaw adds crunch and creaminess to your favorite grilled hot dogs.

Juicy Grilled Meats

Two Perfectly Grilled Ribeye Steaks topped with Tarragon Mayo, on a serving plate

Mayo-based marinades and basting sauces seal in juices and help steaks stay tender with a perfect char, delivering steakhouse-worthy flavor right off the grill.

Perfectly Grilled Ribeyes with Tarragon Mayonnaise – Juicy ribeyes + flavorful tarragon mayo = non-stick grilling at its finest.
Perfectly Grilled Chicken with Creole Mustard Mayonnaise Marinade – So easy to make and great-tasting, too! Marinate for two hours or overnight for best results.
Grilled Skirt Steak Tostadas – Skirt steak is easy to grill, and tostadas are a great way to feed a party crowd. Substitute with chicken or shrimp, if desired.

Perfect Grilled Veggies

The secret to better grilled vegetables? A creamy mayo coating helps seasonings cling, boosts that smoky char, and keeps veggies from drying out.

Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Caper Aioli – Grilled rather than steamed artichokes offer more flavor, and the lemony, garlicky aioli made with Blue Plate is perfect for dipping.
Smoked Corn (Elote) – This side dish made the winning lineup at the Hogs for the Cause Barbecue competition in New Orleans.
Mexican Street Corn – A traditional dish sold by street vendors in Mexico and the Southwest, this recipe features mayo, sour cream and crumbled cotija or feta.

Southern Slaws

Sides, salads and slaws made extra rich ‘n creamy with Blue Plate Mayo. At each stage in the preparation of a grilled feast complete with side dishes, it’s the power ingredient that Southern grill masters can’t do without.

Cane Syrup Coleslaw – A crunchy, colorful and delicious fusion of flavors, including spicy cayenne, cane vinegar and cane syrup.
Southern Kick Coleslaw – A classic slaw with some extra Louisiana style heat provided by Blue Plate Hot & Spicy Mayonnaise. It’s the perfect complement to BBQ.

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