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    Cajun Dipping Sauce

    Published: Feb 9, 2022 · By: Sweet Daddy D · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    When you’re looking for something a little extra to excite the meal, try Sweet Daddy D’s Cajun Dipping Sauce. The base for this creamy sauce is mayonnaise and sour cream. Creole mustard, horseradish, and Cajun seasonings add that taste of South Louisiana. This versatile no-cook dipping sauce is simple and quick to make and will add a bit of magic to whatever gets dipped in it!

    cajun dipping sauce with fritters and lemon half on white platter
    Sweet Daddy D's Cajun Dipping Sauce

    If you want to just skip to the recipe, click the "Jump To Recipe" button above or the Recipe link below and you’ll go right there without having to scroll through my article. 

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    • What is dipping sauce?
    • Here’s What You Need
    • Here’s What You Do
    • Hints and Tips (FAQs)
    • Recipe
    • Cajun Dipping Sauce

    What is dipping sauce?

    It’s what makes many foods fun and delicious to eat. Generally thicker than a standard sauce that's intended to be spooned over a dish, dipping sauces are made for just that..something in which to dip finger foods (or cut up bites). A good dipping sauce adds a bit of texture to the bite. It opens up the flavor map to flavor avenues that can bring you anywhere you want to go. Sweet Daddy D's Cajun Dipping Sauce brings you straight down to South Louisiana! 

    Here’s What You Need

    ingredients for dipping sauce

    I highly recommend Zatarain's Creole Mustard which you can grab at Amazon. Check out the Hints and Tips Section (FAQs) below about substitutes for Creole Mustard.

    Equipment

    Here is some of the equipment I used to prepare this recipe:

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    Prep bowls (cambro), Prep Bowls (glass), Measuring Cups (metal), Measuring Cups (glass), Measuring Spoons, Cutting boards, Chef's Knives, Spatulas, Lemon Juicer, Whisk

    coupon for Le Bon Papa Creole Seasoning

    Here’s What You Do

    First…you have a beer. Yes, even these simple, quick recipes are easier to make and turn out better by starting with mise en place. That starts with preparing the cook, so pop the top of a beer and read the short recipe all the way through so you know what you’ll need to make this happen.

    Mise en Place

    Gather each ingredient and a large measuring cup or small bowl. Start by finely chopping the chives, squeezing the lemon juice, and measuring the mayo, sour cream, Creole mustard, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. 

    prepared ingredients for fritters
    Mise en place

    Combine all the ingredients

    Start by measuring the mayonnaise and sour cream into the large measuring cup.

    mayonnaise and sour cream in a glass bowl
    Start with mayo and sour cream

    Add the ketchup, Creole mustard, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix to blend all these wet ingredients.

    wet ingredients for dipping sauce in a glass bowl
    Add other wet ingredients

    Next, add the chopped chives and the Herb and Spice Blend and stir vigorously to combine all the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

    dry ingredients and wet ingredients for fritters in a glass bowl
    Add the dry ingredients

    This sauce is ready for dipping right away but is better if placed in the fridge for at least an hour and up to overnight. It just gets better with time.

    cajun dipping sauce in a glass bowl
    Cajun Dipping Sauce

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    Hints and Tips (FAQs)

    What can I use this dipping sauce on?

    Do you have all day? Here are the things that come to mind quickly: crawfish and corn fritters, fried artichoke hearts, chicken strips (homemade or take out), fried shrimp, fried crawfish, fried oysters, fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, cocktail shrimp, and eggrolls, just to name a few.

    What can I substitute for Creole Mustard?

    You can purchase Zatarain's Creole Mustard from Amazon at this link. But if you can't get your hands on any Creole Mustard, substitute any grain mustard such as Dijon. If you substitute another grain-mustard, increase the prepared horseradish a little to your taste.

    Is this dipping sauce very spicy?

    As written, this recipe is not extremely spicy but there is some spiciness in the background. The prepared horseradish can be a source of heat depending upon which brand you use. The greater potential comes from the blend of peppers in the Herb and Spice Blend. Cayenne is the hottest, followed by the white pepper. The black pepper also adds some spiciness but the dimension it adds is most important for creating a profile perfect for a dipping sauce. The blend of these three ground peppers provides a wide range of spiciness that you can control. Adjust the quantities of the horseradish and peppers until you get just the level of heat you desire. 

    What about leftovers?

    Leftover dipping sauce should be refrigerated within two hours of making it. Make sure to seal the container so that it is airtight. The dipping sauce will stay good, properly stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. As with most recipes made with mayonnaise and/or sour cream, freezing is not recommended. It’s best practice to serve smaller portions while refrigerating the remaining sauce until serving. 

    Why is this better than store-bought sauce?

    Where should I start? This recipe is simple enough that you can whip it up with not much before thought and preparation. Homemade is almost always better than store-bought because it allows you to control the ingredients, assuring their freshness. You control the salt and the spiciness and can put more or less of any ingredient to match your personal preferences. 

    a fritter dipped in a sauce on a white platter
    Cajun Dipping Sauce!

    You're missing out if you don't dunk these Crawfish and Corn Fritters into this wonderful sauce!

    Crawfish and Corn Fritters
    Crawfish tails and corn are a great combination. Mix with some spices and seasonings and pan-fry to a crispy golden brown. Enjoy!
    crawfish and corn fritters on a bed of lettuce with parsley and lemon garnish on a blue-green plate

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    Recipe

    dipping sauce in a small green bowl with fritters on the side

    Cajun Dipping Sauce

    A no-cook, creamy mayo-based dipping sauce with a Cajun flair for seafood, fritters, fried green tomatoes, fried potatoes, chicken and much more.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Cajun
    Keyword: Cajun dipping sauce
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Mixing Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 46kcal
    Author: Sweet Daddy D

    Here's What You Need

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ⅓ cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
    • 2 tablespoon creole mustard
    • 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon worcestershire

    Herb and Spice Blend

    • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
    • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
    • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    Here's What You Do

    • Finely chop the chives, squeeze the lemon juice and measure the Creole mustard, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce. Mix the Herb and Spice Blend in one small prep bowl.
    • Place the mayonnaise and sour cream In a large glass measuring cup or small glass bowl.
    • Add the ketchup, Creole mustard, prepared horseradish, lemon juice and worcestershire sauce. Mix to blend all these wet ingredients.
    • Add the chopped chives and the Herb and Spice Blend. Stir vigorously to combine all the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
    • This sauce can be used right away, but is better if placed in the fridge for at least an hour and up to overnight.

    Recipe Notes

    This recipe makes approximately 1 ½ cup of dipping sauce. For nutritional calculations, I used a serving size of 2 tablespoons.
    Substitute grain brown mustard, such as Dijon, for the Creole Mustard. Creole mustard is available at Amazon
    If you prefer more heat, increase the cayenne and white pepper as desired.
    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. 
    It is not recommended to freeze this sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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