Honey Mustard Sauce

This homemade honey mustard sauce packs some serious flavor and takes just minutes to prepare.

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Honey Mustard Sauce Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
How To Serve
Storing This Honey Mustard Recipe
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there anything better than a creamy, tangy honey mustard sauce? It’s the perfect condiment for chicken, pork, or even as a dip for French fries or vegetables, and it’s so easy to make at home with mayo, mustard, honey, and seasonings.

a close up shot of Honey Mustard Sauce in a bowl with a spoon full of sauce

Honey Mustard Sauce Ingredients

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You’ll need:

¾ cup of mayonnaise
3 tablespoons of yellow mustard
3 tablespoons of honey
2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon of sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
¼ teaspoon of salt

PRO TIP:

Make sure you use sweet paprika (also labeled as just “paprika”). Smoked paprika will give your honey mustard a smoky flavor. You can try this substitution if you love smoked paprika and want a little twist to a traditional honey mustard sauce.

Substitutions And Additions

HONEY: I like to use clover or standard honey for this easy recipe. Sometimes I will use wildflower honey because it is pretty mild.

Some of the other types of honey on the market can be very strong in flavor, or they are specialty honey from certain flowers, so they will yield different flavor outcomes to your honey mustard sauce. I like to keep it simple for this great recipe.

How To Make This Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

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A mason jar is the perfect way to store this delicious homemade sauce in the fridge.

STEP ONE: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, sweet paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

mayonnaise, mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, sweet paprika, garlic powder, and salt folded in a bowl

STEP TWO: Whisk all the ingredients together to fully incorporate and make a smooth honey mustard sauce.

PRO TIP:

This sauce is the consistency of a thick yet pourable salad dressing. If you want a slightly thicker sauce for dipping, add a couple of additional tablespoons of mayonnaise. You will want to start with 2 tablespoons for taste and consistency before adding more to get the desired consistency.

How To Serve

Transfer your honey mustard sauce to a serving bowl for dipping and serve along with breaded chicken tenders and homemade soft pretzels at a party.

This honey mustard sauce also makes a wonderful salad dressing for a grilled chicken or garden salad.

If you love this tasty sauce, we guarantee that you will also like our flavorful Alabama white sauce and copycat Chick Fil A sauce.

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Storing This Honey Mustard Recipe

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store this honey mustard dipping sauce in a lidded airtight jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.

You may need to stir your honey mustard sauce before serving if it has sat in the refrigerator for some time.

IN THE FREEZER: We do not recommend freezing this delicious sauce as the mayo will separate and not thaw well.

a close up shot of Honey Mustard Sauce in a bowl with a tender dipped in the sauce

Next time you’re looking for a delicious way to spice up your meal, give this quick honey mustard sauce a try. With the perfect balance of sweetness of honey and the tangy flavor of mustard, this sauce, made with simple pantry staples, will take all your dishes to the next level.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does honey mustard sauce last?

This creamy sauce will last in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Can I freeze honey mustard sauce?

This honey mustard recipe will not freeze very well as the mayo will separate once thawed. Since it is quick and easy to make, we recommend making this sauce fresh.

What does honey mustard sauce taste good with?

Any food you enjoy dipping would be an excellent choice for serving with your homemade sauce. It would also be delicious used as a salad dressing and burger topping.

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Honey Mustard Sauce

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This homemade honey mustard sauce packs some serious flavor and takes just minutes to prepare.

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

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Ingredients

¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, sweet paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
Whisk all the ingredients together to fully incorporate and make a smooth honey mustard sauce.

Notes

Make sure you use sweet paprika (also labeled as just “paprika”). Smoked paprika will give your honey mustard a smoky flavor. You can try this substitution if you love smoked paprika and want a little twist to a traditional honey mustard sauce.
A mason jar is the perfect way to store this delicious homemade sauce in the fridge.
This sauce is the consistency of a thick yet pourable salad dressing. If you want a slightly thicker sauce for dipping, add a couple of additional tablespoons of mayonnaise. You will want to start with 2 tablespoons for taste and consistency before adding more to get the desired consistency.

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