Why You’ll Love This Recipe

If you love the tangy, slightly sweet flavor of Miracle Whip, you will appreciate this recipe. You want a homemade, budget-friendly alternative? Then this copycat recipe is for you. It comes together in minutes using simple pantry staples. It tastes just like the classic spread you grew up with. It’s perfect for sandwiches, salads, and dips.

Preparation Time Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Serving Size Makes about 1 ½ cups

Approximately 24 servings (1 tablespoon per serving)

Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons white vinegar

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions Add all ingredients to a bowl.

Whisk until smooth and fully combined.

Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess if needed.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Serving Suggestions Spread on sandwiches and burgers

Stir into potato salad, macaroni salad, or coleslaw

Use as a base for dips and dressings

Mix with tuna or chicken for quick salad fillings

Tips, Variations & Substitutions Sweeter flavor: Add an extra teaspoon of sugar

More tang: Increase vinegar slightly or add a squeeze of lemon juice

Healthier swap: Use avocado oil mayonnaise

Low-sugar option: Replace sugar with honey, maple syrup, or a sugar substitute

Nutrition Information (Approximate, Per Tablespoon) Calories: 60

Fat: 6 g

Carbohydrates: 2 g

Sugar: 2 g

Protein: 0 g

(Nutrition values will vary based on ingredients used.)

Storage Notes Keep refrigerated in a sealed container and stir before each use. This homemade version contains no preservatives, so it’s best enjoyed fresh.