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5 Minutes Honey Mustard Sauce

Published: Jun 14, 2022

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Homemade honey mustard sauce is a sweet, tangy, creamy sauce that takes only a few minutes to whip up with minimal ingredients. It’s the perfect dipping sauce for fries, fried chicken, and vegetables, or used as a salad dressing!

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Honey mustard dipping sauce

  1. You can whip up creamy, slightly sour, tangy, full of flavors honey mustard dipping sauce at home with minimal ingredients. Homemade sauce is so fresh and delicious, that you will never buy store-bought again!
  2. The recipe is SUPER SIMPLE to make. It only takes 2 minutes to make your own sauce.
  3. It’s so good, I dip EVERYTHING in it!
  4. It is a very versatile sauce. You can add in any flavors of your choice.
  5. The sauce pairs with anything and everything, from fries to crispy chicken, from vegetables to use as salad dressing.

Ingredients needed

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
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Ingredients additions & substitutions

Plain Greek yogurt can be used instead of mayonnaise for low-fat sauce. You can also use half and half. Using half and half results in a thin sauce that is great as a salad dressing.

Double up the Dijon mustard amount instead of the mix of two mustard – Dijon and yellow mustard.

White vinegar can be used instead of apple cider vinegar.

You can also use fresh lemon juice instead of apple cider vinegar.

Use cayenne pepper in place for paprika.

How to make honey mustard sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Whisk well.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
  3. For best results, refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Serve honey mustard sauce with

There are so many delicious ways to use this sauce.

It’s best served as a dipping sauce with fries, crispy chicken tender, baked meatballs, roasted broccoli, or used as a salad dressing.

creamy mustard sauce with honey

To use it as salad dressing, you must thin down the sauce into pourable consistency. Thin down the sauce with little lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.

Add a drizzle of the sauce over your favorite sandwich, wrap, or burger.

Use as a marinade for roast or grilled chicken or pork.

dipping fried chicken in honey mustard sauce

How to store the sauce

Homemade sauces and dressing keep well stored in the refrigerator. Store the sauce in a jar or any airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It does not freeze well.

FAQS

What can I substitute for apple cider vinegar?

White vinegar can be used instead of apple cider vinegar. You can also use fresh lemon juice instead of apple cider vinegar.

How to make low fat honey mustard sauce?

Plain Greek yogurt can be used instead of mayonnaise for low-fat sauce.

Can I use the sauce as salad dressing?

To use it as salad dressing, you must thin down the sauce into pourable consistency. Thin down the sauce with little lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.

How to store?

Store the sauce in a jar or any air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Can I freeze the sauce for longer storage?

I wouldn’t recommend freezing the sauce. Mayonnaise does not keep well in the freezer. DO NOT FREEZE.

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📋5 Minutes Honey Mustard Sauce

Jyothi Rajesh
Homemade honey mustard sauce is a sweet, tangy, creamy sauce that takes only a few minutes to whip up with minimal ingredients. It’s the perfect dipping sauce for fries, fried chicken, and vegetables, or use as salads dressing!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Chill Time 30 minutes mins
Course condiments, Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 12 tablespoons
Calories 61

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Whisk well.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
  • For best results, refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  1. Plain Greek yogurt can be used instead of mayonnaise for low-fat sauce. You can also use half and half. Using half and half results in a thin sauce that is great as a salad dressing.
  2. Double up the Dijon mustard amount instead of the mix of two mustard – Dijon and yellow mustard.
  3. White vinegar can be used instead of apple cider vinegar. You can also use fresh lemon juice instead of apple cider vinegar.
  4. Use cayenne pepper in place for paprika.
 
The nutrition values mentioned are for 1 tablespoon. The recipe makes approximately 12 tablespoons.
 
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Raj Bhide says

    June 16, 2022 at 8:33 am

    5 stars
    ABSOLUTELY TASTY.

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    • Jyothi Rajesh says

      June 16, 2022 at 11:10 am

      Glad you liked it!

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