Hello there, lusciously creamy, savory sweet dipping sauce. This epic Honey Mustard recipe is begging to be part of your life! Despite what you might think, honey mustard isn’t just honey plus mustard. Nope, you’ll need a couple more condiments you probably already have in your fridge. All you need are 5 minutes to make this quick dip. Dunk in a crunchy fry and take a taste: the pop of flavor will make you a quick believer!
Ingredients in honey mustard
Think honey mustard is just honey and mustard? Think again. It tastes great, but the texture is pretty runny. You’ll want a dipping sauce to be a little thicker. Here’s what you’ll need:
Mustard: use yellow mustard for a mild sauce, or Dijon mustard for a spicier twistHoneyMayonnaiseApple cider vinegarBBQ sauce: it’s optional, but if you happen to have it on hand, it adds a delicious nuance in flavor
How to make it? Simply mix all the ingredients. It takes just a few minutes and it’s ideal for dipping just about anything.
Why it works
Why these ingredients work? The mayo adds body to the honey mustard, making it into a lusciously creamy dipping sauce. The BBQ sauce adds just a hint of additional complexity and roundness to the flavor. It tastes delicious without it, but it’s even better with just a few teaspoons. Don’t knock it until you try it!
Ways to use honey mustard
How to use honey mustard? Let us count the ways! We first made it for these tasty steak fries, and we’ve been using it for dipping and spreading ever since. Here are some great ways to use it:
Fries like Baked French Fries, Seasoned Fries, or Steak FriesWedges like Parmesan Potato Wedges, Baked Potato Wedges or Sweet Potato WedgesNuggets like Veggie DippersDrizzle over veggies like Sauteed Broccoli, Roasted Mini Potatoes, Steamed Potatoes or Roasted BroccoliUse on sandwiches like a BLT Sandwich or Fried Egg Sandwich
What other ways do you plan to use this sauce? Let us know in the comments below!
More great dipping sauces
Love dipping? Here are a few more sauces you’ll love:
Try Aioli Recipe, Basil Aioli, Lemon Aioli or Pesto AioliOpt for a vegan Creamy Cilantro Sauce or Cilantro Lime SauceTry zingy White BBQ SauceGo for Easy Tartar Sauce or Remoulade Sauce
This honey mustard recipe is…
Vegetarian, dairy free and gluten-free.
5 from 3 reviews
