This homemade honey mustard recipe is a truly game-changer! Ready in no time with just 5 simple ingredients, this sweet and tangy sauce is so much better than store-bought.
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I think it’s safe to say that honey mustard is my favorite condiment. I’ve even been known to dip pizza in it… yes, really! There’s just something about this silky smooth sauce, with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, that makes my mouth water. Whether it’s served with chicken, fries, or whatever your heart desires, this homemade version is ALWAYS a huge hit. The best part? It couldn’t be any easier to toss together!
Why You’ll Love This Honey Mustard Recipe
- Sweet and Tangy: Sweet honey, tangy Dijon mustard, and a little creamy mayo create a balanced bite. Combined with a tiny bit of spice, it’s a winner.
- Simple To Make: Just whisk all the ingredients together and serve! It doesn’t get any easier than that.
- Better Than Store Bought: Just one bite and you’ll agree this homemade version is so much more flavorful!
- Kid-Approved: All three of my kids (who are notoriously picky eaters) agree that this dipping sauce is the BEST!
- No Fancy Ingredients:ย Everything you need is likely already in your pantry!
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Key Ingredients
Below you will find helpful notes for key ingredients used to make this recipe for homemade honey mustard. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact amounts!
- Dijon Mustard: Use this savory mustard variety for the best tasting dressing. Substitute regular, yellow mustard if you prefer.
- Honey: Any brand works, so just use your favorite! I like to use local/organic honey when I can.
- Mayonnaise: Plain, full fat greek yogurt or sour cream will also work, but the sauce will be less creamy.
- Lemon Juice: Using fresh lemon juice really makes this recipe pop. White vinegar or apple cider vinegar will also work.
- Cayenne Pepper: Use just a pinch, it’s not enough to make it spicy, but just enough to add a depth of flavor!
How To Make Honey Mustard Dressing
This creamy sauce is deliciously easy – just whisk it together and serve! Below is a quick recipe overview, but please scroll down to the recipe card for full instructions.
- Combine: Toss everything into a mixing bowl and whisk until it’s smooth. That’s it – I told you it was super easy to make!
- Enjoy: Serve it immediately or store it in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy it.
Chef’s Tips & Variations
- Careful with the Cayenne: Too much cayenne powder can make this sauce pretty spicy! I like to just use a pinch. That way, it enhances the flavors without overpowering them.
- Regular Mayo: You can use low-fat mayo, but you may notice a thinner consistency. I typically use regular (full fat) mayo for the best creamy texture.
- Salad Dressing: Mix in olive oil and vinegar to thin git out and turn it into a tangy salad dressing.
- Zesty: Try mixing in a bit of fresh horseradish for extra zing and bite!
Ways to Serve Honey Mustard
- Chicken: Serve it with this crispy dill pickle chicken or your favorite nuggets or tenders.
- Sausage Balls: Dip for days when you make these classic Bisquick sausage balls.
- Marinade: You can use this sauce to marinate meat! It makes an amazing baked honey mustard chicken or this summer favorite grilled rosemary honey mustard chicken.
- Pork: Celebrate a win-win combo when you dip my pulled pork quesadillas into this amazing sauce!
- Vegetables: Try crunchy, salty air fryer potato wedges, easy fried pickles, or crispy corn ribs!
- Pretzels: Try dipping your homemade soft pretzels in it or use it to create these crispy honey mustard pretzels!
How To Store
This sauce keeps well in the fridge for quite a while! However, if you dip foods or dirty utensils directly into it, it may spoil quicker. To keep it fresh for the maximum amount of time, spoon out whatever you need onto your plate rather than dipping chicken/fries directly into the container of sauce.
- Store: Store leftovers in a clean jar with a tightly fitting lid in the refrigerator for about two weeks. If individual ingredients have longer expiration dates, it could keep for up to a month.
- Freeze: I do not recommend freezing this sauce as it can separate once thawed.
Honey Mustard Recipe
Ingredients
- โ cup Dijon mustard
- ยผ cup honey
- ยผ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or white distilled vinegar
- ยผ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together and serve!
- Store in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 2 weeks.
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WOW – Shockingly Good
I donโt even like honey mustard that much but I could almost drink this! Itโs that good. There should be a warning that youโll never be able to buy it again because this tastes that superior to store bought. I followed the recipe exactly and it filled a jelly size jar, which was also perfect to keep it fresh!
This is my go to honey mustard dressing!
I don’t like honey mustard but my family does. Apparently I hadn’t had the *right* honey mustard. Delish!
I totally bookmarked this recipe and will make again, next time I think we’ll use some local honey.
I avoid raw egg in foods. The other ingredients are fine, yet mayo does not enhance this condiment.
Mayo is what makes it creamy, but you can skip it if you prefer.
Found this recipe after needing a quick honey mustard for some chicken tenders. It was delicious and easy to make. Iโm not a huge mayo fan, but the positive comments convinced me to try it. I was out of cayenne pepper so I substituted a dash of crushed red pepper to give it some heat. Also added a squeeze of spicy brown mustard. This will be a keeper!
I used Creamed Honey & a smidge of Maple Syrup. Still a bit harsh for my taste. Thinking of bringing it down a bit with additional Mayo.
NOT a huge fan of Honey Mustard – but my husband is!!! So, itโs for him.
“Wow”……my husband’s reaction. Absolutely delicious. My only issue was it was pretty runny. Any suggestions to make it thicker?
Hmm, is your honey thinner? The main ingredients are all pretty thick (mayo, dijon mustard and honey), with just 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to thin it out slightly.
I want to try this recipe but substitute honey for golden syrup. Would it work? Should I use the same quantities?
Hi Nathan, I haven’t used golden syrup before, but I believe it should work just fine in a 1:1 swap. Please let me now how it goes if you try it!
This was delicious and simple to make. I made this for lunch today along with chicken tenders. My husband ate almost half the batch I made, Iโd say heโs a huge fan! I shared this recipe with family members, Iโm sure theyโll be big fans as well. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Great job!
I made this for lunch today along with some chicken strips. It was delicious and so simple to make. I shared this recipe with some family members. Iโm sure theyโll agree this recipe is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
This was so quick to make and tasted amazing! Thank you!
I’m not a huge fan of mayonnaise, but I want ro give this a try. Would I be able to substitute yogurt? Or have you ever tried that?
Hi Taylor, I haven’t tried it. Depending on the type of yogurt I think it would work, but be a tangier sauce. Just FYI – I promise you won’t taste the mayo. I do not personally like mayo, but you can’t taste it in this sauce. Hope this helps!
I’ve only tried honey mustard sauce twice in my life and hated it both times. For whatever reason I decided to make this recipe, and it was very good. Big improvement over the supermarket stuff. I will definitely be making it again.
Where are the jars from?
They are Weck Jars!
Nice recipe, but what I canโt find any where on the web is how to make it thicker. There is mayo in there so can I add extra oil or egg to thicken it, or would I need to cook it somehow and add cornstarch?
Hi Roger, I have personally never tried to thicken honey mustard sauce, but you should be able to thicken it with cornstarch. Mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water until smooth and then whisk it into the sauce in a sauce pan over medium-low heat. Continue cooking, simmering, until it thickens and then you could let it cool or serve it warm if you enjoy it that way.
YOUR recipe is delicious! But I was on a mission to recreate chick fa le sauce. I added 1 TBS of sweet baby Ray’s bbq sauce and 5 drops liquid smoke. and my wife didn’t know what I was making. She LOVES chic fa le sauce. When I brought the chicken strips out of the oven, she dipped she TOTALLY had a mouthgasm right then and there
Ooohh! I also love chick fil a sauce! I will definitely try this soon, thanks for sharing Michael!
Iโll never buy honey mustard again!!! After tasting it I found myself tasting it. I could drink it.
Haha best review yet!
Absolutely the best honey mustard I’ve had. Works as a salad dressing, dipping sauce, or marinade. I make double batches cause it goes so fast. We love this recipe.
Cant wait to try this recipe. I use Durkees and regular mustard often and think I am going to try that mix for this recipe. Not so much a Dijon fan so how do you think this combo will work. It sounds delicious and with Football playoffs this will be perfect for wings and more.
This was excellent! Thank you!
Made this today for the first time. It was a huge hit. Thanks!