Honey Mustard Sauce

Creamy, tangy and sweet, this super simple recipe for Honey Mustard Sauce is a must-have for any summer gathering. Made with just 9 pantry staples in about 5 minutes, this liquid gold will add flavor to everything from crispy chicken nuggets to simple green salads; caramelized roasted veggies to juicy burgers.

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Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Total Time: 5

Prep Time: 5

Servings: servings

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Whisk

Ingredients

1 heaping Cup Good-Quality Mayonnaise (about 1 cup + 1 TBS)
¼ Cup Honey
2 TBS Yellow Mustard
2 TBS Dijon Mustard
1-2 TBS Light Brown Sugar – optional but seriously amazing!
2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice - or more to taste
½ tsp EACH: Garlic Powder + Onion Powder
¼ tsp Smoked Paprika (substitute cayenne for spicy honey mustard)
To Taste Kosher Salt + Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

Make the honey mustard sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with both mustards, honey, 1 tablespoon sugar, vinegar, garlic powder and onion powder. Season with ¼ tsp kosher salt and a pinch of pepper. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
Adjust to taste: Taste the sauce and adjust for seasoning, adding more sugar or honey for sweetness and more vinegar for tang.
Optional, chill for best taste: Cover the bowl of honey mustard sauce with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld.
Use and enjoy or store for later: Use the honey dijon mustard as a dressing or dipping sauce. Alternatively, store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Recipe Yield: Approximately 1 1/2 cups of honey mustard sauce (24 tablespoons)

Nutritional information are an estimate based upon 24 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal Carbohydrates: 4g Protein: 1g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 1mg Sodium: 28mg Potassium: 7mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 12IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 2mg Iron: 1mg