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Hot honey mustard dressing and sauce are made in a glass jar with three ingredients.
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Bold and Tangy Hot Honey Mustard Sauce and Dressing

Made with hot honey, Dijon mustard, and mayo, this sauce is spicy, sweet, and perfect for dipping or drizzling.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: dipping sauce, Salad Dressing, Sandwich condiment
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey or regular honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper OR hot paprika (optional) if you want it spicier

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover and place in the fridge
  • until ready to serve.

Notes

VARIATIONS: 
    • To make a less spicy honey mustard sauce, use regular honey instead of hot honey. You can also reduce the cayenne pepper or leave it out completely.
    • Dijon mustard gives this condiment its signature flavor. You can opt for another type of mustard, such as regular yellow mustard.
    • Use homemade mayonnaise instead of store-bought, if you prefer. Miracle Whip is a good substitute, especially if you prefer the flavor and sweetness over mayonnaise. Plain Greek yogurt is another option, although it may alter the flavor of this dressing.
    • Make this honey mustard sauce a thicker consistency by adding plain Greek yogurt. This is great if you choose to use it as a dip or a spread.
    • Make this condiment vegan-friendly by using a vegan mayonnaise.
TIPS: 
  • Homemade dressings and sauces naturally thicken in storage. Give any leftover honey mustard mixture a good stir before you use it again. If the consistency is thicker than you prefer, simply add a splash of milk or water, and stir well.
  • Don't let this honey mustard sauce sit out for more than 20 minutes at room temperature because of the creamy mayonnaise. Always place it back into the fridge, covered, when not in use.
  • Use a full-fat mayonnaise for the most flavor in this creamy sauce recipe.
  • It's a great idea to make this hot mustard sauce ahead of time. This way, the flavors can blend and develop in the fridge. If you don't have time to make it in advance don't worry, you can use it right away if you prefer.
  • If you decide to use this honey mustard sauce as a marinade for chicken or pork, let the meat marinate for a few hours. Just don’t go over 12 hours, or it might change the texture of the meat, especially chicken, in a way you won’t like.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg