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Honey Mustard is the creamy, sweet-and-tangy dipping sauce that turns any plate of chicken tenders into a meal worth fighting over, and it comes together with just two ingredients. I keep a jar in the fridge at all times because Maddie dips everything in it. If you want the pourable version for salads, try our Honey Mustard Dressing.
Forget the store-bought bottles, this homemade honey mustard is thicker, fresher, and ready in five minutes flat.
Honey Mustard Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 0 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 8 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 65kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Creamy, sweet, and tangy with a gentle Dijon bite
- ✋ Difficulty: Beginner easy, even simpler than our homemade BBQ sauce
Quick Answer
Homemade Honey Mustard is made with just two ingredients: Dijon mustard and honey. You whisk them together until smooth, then taste and add a little more honey if you like it sweeter. That is it, no mayonnaise or cooking required for a thick, creamy dipping sauce that beats anything from a bottle.
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Why This Recipe Works
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- Just two ingredients. Dijon mustard and honey are all you need, so you can whip up a fresh batch any time the craving hits.
- Dijon brings the perfect tang. Smooth Dijon mustard has a sharp, mellow bite that balances the honey without overpowering it.
- Honey adds natural sweetness. Real honey sweetens the sauce and gives it that glossy, pourable-yet-thick texture.
- Totally adjustable. Taste as you go and tweak the honey-to-mustard ratio until it is exactly as sweet or tangy as you like.
- No cooking required. Everything comes together cold in one bowl, so there is no stove and no mess.
- Better than store-bought. Homemade honey mustard skips the preservatives and tastes fresher, thicker, and more honey-forward.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is unbelievably easy, just two ingredients whisked together in under five minutes.
- It is the perfect dip for crispy homemade chicken tenders, fries, pretzels, and veggies.
- It keeps for over a week in the fridge, so a batch goes a long way for snacks and meals.
Key Ingredients
With only two ingredients, quality really matters here. Here is what to reach for.
- Dijon mustard: Smooth Dijon gives the sauce its signature tang and creamy body, use a good-quality jar for the best flavor.
- Honey: Real honey brings the sweetness and that glossy texture, a mild clover honey keeps the flavor balanced.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
This two-ingredient base is endlessly adaptable. A few easy twists:
- Make it creamy: Whisk in a couple tablespoons of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a richer, milder dip.
- Add a kick: Stir in a pinch of cayenne, smoked paprika, or a squeeze of sriracha for spicy honey mustard.
- Turn it into dressing: Thin it with olive oil and a splash of vinegar to make our honey mustard dressing for salads.
- Swap the mustard: Use whole grain mustard for a coarser, more rustic texture, or yellow mustard for a milder, sweeter dip.
How to Make Honey Mustard
- Add the Dijon mustard to a small bowl.
- Pour in the honey.
- Whisk the two together until completely smooth and combined.
- Taste, and whisk in a little more honey if you want it sweeter.
- Serve right away, or cover and chill until ready to use.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use a good-quality Dijon because with only two ingredients, the mustard flavor really shines through.
- Start with less honey and add more to taste, since some honeys are sweeter than others.
- Whisk until glossy and smooth so the sauce has that signature creamy, dip-ready texture.
- Let it rest a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Store it in an airtight jar in the fridge and give it a quick stir before each use.
- Double or triple the batch for parties, it disappears fast as a dip and a drizzle.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
This Honey Mustard is the ultimate dipping sauce for crispy chicken tenders, nuggets, and fries, but it is just as good slathered on sandwiches and wraps. The creamy, sweet-tangy flavor goes with just about anything fried, roasted, or grilled.
Set out a bowl alongside our homemade chicken tenders or a platter of crispy fried hot honey chicken for the perfect game-day spread. It is also fantastic on a grilled chicken sandwich.
Drizzle it over a chopped salad, use it as a glaze for baked chicken or salmon, or spread it on a pretzel bun for burgers. A jar of homemade honey mustard quietly upgrades everything it touches.
For an easy appetizer board, set the bowl in the middle of a platter surrounded by chicken tenders, soft pretzel bites, apple slices, and crunchy veggies. The sweet-tangy sauce bridges salty and fresh so beautifully that it tends to be the first thing to disappear. It is also a fun one to set out at cookouts next to ketchup and ranch, since honey mustard fans are fiercely loyal once they have the homemade version.
Honey Mustard FAQs
At its simplest, Honey Mustard is just Dijon mustard and honey whisked together. This homemade version uses a roughly four-to-three ratio of mustard to honey, which you can adjust to taste for a sweeter or tangier sauce.
Honey Mustard is a thick, creamy dipping sauce made from mustard and honey, perfect for dipping tenders and fries. Honey mustard dressing is thinner and pourable, made by adding oil and vinegar so it coats salad greens. They share a flavor but have very different textures.
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, homemade Honey Mustard keeps for about 7 to 10 days. Give it a quick stir before serving, as the honey and mustard can separate slightly over time. Because there is no dairy or mayonnaise in this two-ingredient version, it holds up longer than creamy dressings, which makes it perfect to keep on hand for last-minute snacks and lunches all week long.
Yes, it is a great make-ahead sauce. Whisk it together up to a week in advance and keep it chilled. The flavors actually meld and improve after a few hours in the fridge.
For a sweeter sauce, add more honey a teaspoon at a time. For more tang, add extra Dijon or a small splash of apple cider vinegar. Always taste as you go until it is just right.
Honey Mustard is incredible with chicken tenders, nuggets, fries, pretzels, and fresh vegetables like carrots and celery. It also works beautifully as a sandwich spread, a salad drizzle, a glaze for baked chicken and salmon, or a dip for soft pretzel bites and roasted potatoes. Basically, anything salty, crispy, or savory is better with a swipe of this sweet-tangy sauce.
Need something to dip? Whip up a batch of crispy homemade chicken tenders or our smoky homemade BBQ sauce next.
Honey Mustard
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dijon mustard
- 6 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Mix both ingredients together until fully combined. Taste, add more honey if desired for a sweeter taste.
Nutrition
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