Honey Mustard Sauce
This honey mustard recipe is the perfect blend of just four ingredients. It’s a deliciously creamy, sweet, and tangy dipping sauce perfect to go with chicken, fries, veggies, or anything else you love to dip.
This recipe yields ¼ cup of sauce
I have a deep appreciation for dipping sauces, and honey mustard is definitely my favorite. Its delightful combination of sweetness, tanginess, and a subtle kick pairs perfectly with classic fried chicken nuggets (recipe coming next week). I made this sauce years ago for my husband and me, and I’m excited to finally share it with you!
I created this recipe to be simple and easy to follow, using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry or fridge. It yields a modest ¼ cup of sauce, intentionally keeping it manageable to avoid excess. This also makes it convenient to double or triple the recipe when you need more for dressing or serving a larger group.
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WHY YOU’ll LOVE THIS RECIPE
- Perfect balance of sweet and tang: This recipe is sweet and tangy with a hint of spice. From the honey to the type of mustard, each ingredient adds to the signature flavor of this Honey Mustard.
- Simple to Make: Whisk all the ingredients together and serve! That is it! To quote Ina Garten, “How is is that?”
- Better than any Store-Bought: Just one bite, and you’ll agree that this homemade version is so much more flavorful!
- Simple Ingredients: Everything you need is likely already in your pantry!
- Versatile: This is not only a great dipping sauce; it can also be a great salad dressing.
ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS
You only need four ingredients to make this honey mustard sauce! You probably have them all in your kitchen already!
- Mayonnaise contributes creaminess and essential fat to this tangy sauce.
- Honey provides the signature flavor profile and sweetness you look for in honey mustard.
- Dijon mustard imparts sharpness, tang, and a subtle spice not found in yellow mustard.
- Lemon juice brightens everything up.
MAKING YOUR HONEY MUSTARD
Simply put everything in a bowl and whisk together until mixed.
You can adjust each ingredient to your taste. Want it sweeter? Add a little more honey. Need to amp up that mustard taste? More Dijon! My suggestion is to add ¼ teaspoon of addition at a time.
COOKING WITH KIDS
DISCLOSURE: These tips are generalized and meant to be suggestive. Everything I’m sharing I do with my kids, and they are all different, even within my own five. So please take these as suggestions or ideas, and if you think your child needs more or less help, then go with what you and your child are comfortable with. Ultimately, you know your kids, so do what YOU think is best.
STORAGE DETAILS
The homemade honey mustard will last about a month in the fridge, stored in a lidded food-safe container.
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Honey Mustard Sauce
This honey mustard recipe combines four ingredients for a creamy, sweet, and tangy dipping sauce ideal for chicken, fries, veggies, and more.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: ¼ cup 1x
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Put everything in a small bowl, ramekin, or food-safe container and whisk together until combined.
Equipment
Mora Ceramic Bowls For Kitchen, 28oz – Bowl Set of 4
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Walfos Stainless Steel Mini Whisks, 5in and 7in
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Notes
STORAGE DETAILS
Store in the refrigerator in a lidded food-safe container for up to 4 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Mixing Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: sauce, dip, condiment
- Method: one-bowl
- Cuisine: American
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This is a perfect version of honey mustard sauce!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!