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This easy homemade Honey Mustard Sauce recipe only needs 6 ingredients! You’re only a few minutes away from making your favorite dipping sauce right at home!
One of my favorite things on my to-do list for today is making this Honey Mustard Sauce! It’s delicious and simple—a smooth, creamy dipping sauce that doubles as a salad dressing. I could eat my screen just thinking about it. But it’s Monday, and I’m really in a chocolate cake type of mood.
With a full day of work, back-to-school shopping, and soccer practice, I think that’s more than a good enough reason to tackle both chocolate and cake. But first, let’s dive into this Honey Mustard and all the things you can dip in it!
Look at this dreamy and creamy little sauce! How can we survive one more moment just looking at it on our screen? It needs to appear in our hands, STAT. Let me ask you a question, though. Do you ever ask your waiter how your food was prepared and what ingredients were used? I do that. A LOT. I think I embarrass my friends and husband, but do I care? Nope. I’m a food blogger—they should accept me for who I am, gosh darn it!
A while back, years and years ago, I was at a Baker’s Square restaurant (are those still around?!) and ordered my usual chicken fingers with honey mustard. This particular time, though, the honey mustard sauce tasted even better than ever before. All I wanted to do was drink up the sauce.
When the waiter came back, I had to ask—how do you make this?! He went back to the kitchen and returned with a piece of paper that said, “The recipe is a secret, BUT here’s my own…”
Recipe Ingredients
To make a homemade version of this irresistible honey mustard sauce, you’ll need just a handful of simple ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry. See the recipe card at the end of this post for exact amounts and instructions.
- Mayonnaise: Acts as the creamy base for the sauce.
- Dijon mustard: Adds a tangy, sharp flavor to the sauce.
- Honey: Brings sweetness to balance the tanginess of the mustards.
- Yellow mustard: Adds a mild tangy mustard flavor and bright yellow color.
- White vinegar: Used for the acidity to cut through the richness of the flavors.
- Sweet paprika: Adds a hint of sweet and smoky flavor.
- Salt and pepper: Used for seasoning and to enhance the overall flavor.
How To Make Honey Mustard Sauce
The chef couldn’t give me the restaurant’s recipe, but gave me his own, which was just as good! I have been making it almost exactly as his recipe with very few tweaks for the past 15 years and we totally love it. It’s wildly delicious.
To make this sauce, simply combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk them together until well blended. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Salad dressing options. I like to change this up sometimes and add yogurt instead of mayonnaise when I want to use it as a salad dressing.
- Make it lighter. Also, for a healthier spin, I have used Hellmann’s Cholesterol-Free and Egg-Free Sandwich Spread in place of the mayonnaise, and it works just as well.
Now, all I want to do is make one massive bowl of Honey Mustard with a side of chicken fingers and fries. Some chicken nuggets, too. Zucchini crisps, too! I especially like to make this when we have company because you can serve it with anything from Cajun fries, to pretzel bites to raw veggies. Sweet and tangy, this homemade take on a classic appeals to both kids and adults.
ENJOY!
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Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon sweet paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, except salt and pepper, and whisk until well combined.
- Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly; add salt and pepper if needed.
- Store it in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated.
Notes
- Yields: This makes about 3/4 cup of honey mustard, total.
- Mayo Options: I like to change it up sometimes and add yogurt instead of mayonnaise when I want to use it as a salad dressing. Also, I have used cholesterol-free and egg-free spread for a healthier spin instead of the mayonnaise.
- Storage: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
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This dip looks amazing! I wanna dip dip dip!
I love honey mustard! I’ve been looking for a great recipe to make it at home!
I always want to ask how they make things when I go out to eat too! This sauce looks perfect for so many things.Can’t wait to try it!
I want to dip all the things!! This looks so creamy and perfect, just how honey mustard should be!
I LOVE homemade honey mustard. It’s my favorite dip for chicken tenders!
LOVE homemade honey mustard sauce!
The sauce looks SO good.
I love honey mustard so much I think I could literally drink it! This would also be awesome on grilled chicken burgers, I’ll have to give it a try this week!