Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

By Amy Dong
Updated Jan. 20, 2025

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This Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe is perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling. It’s super easy to make and uses only simple ingredients to make a sauce that transforms the ordinary into extraordinary!

Close-up shot of a spoon lifting creamy honey mustard sauce with visible seeds from a glass jar. — This Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe is so incredibly easy, you’ll whip it up in no time.

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Why This Recipe Stands Out

We love a good dipping sauce that can be used in a variety of ways. This Honey Mustard Sauce is definitely one of those. Here’s why we love it:

Incredibly Easy: This Honey Mustard Sauce is so incredibly easy, you’ll have it ready in just 3 minutes. Like our Homemade Caesar Dressing, it’s a simple, no-fuss recipe.
Delicious Flavor: This sauce makes everything come alive! There’s something so special about homemade sauces and dressings, and this one is zesty, sweet, tangy, and everything you’d want in a honey mustard.
Homemade: You just can’t beat the freshness and flavor, plus making this sauce from scratch means no preservatives or additives.
Many Uses: From using it as a dipping sauce to adding it to marinades, this honey mustard sauce is one of our favorite pantry staples! You can use it in so many ways.
Make-Ahead: The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for several weeks. It’s the perfect meal prep condiment!

Key Recipe Ingredients

Whole Grain Mustard – The star of our recipe, whole grain mustard, adds a robust, slightly spicy flavor and a wonderful texture that sets this sauce apart from your average honey mustard.
Pure Honey – It adds the perfect amount of sweetness but also helps to mellow out the sharpness of the mustard, resulting in a perfectly balanced flavor.
Real Mayo – Mayo adds creaminess and body to the sauce, making it rich and lusciously smooth.
Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice – The acidity of lemon juice cuts through the richness of the mayo and adds a bright, fresh flavor to the sauce.

Substitutions And Variations

Here are our favorite substitutions and variations:

Mustard: The whole grain mustard in this recipe gives the sauce its signature texture and tangy flavor. You can try using Dijon mustard or spicy brown mustard for a different twist.
Honey: Feel free to adjust the amount of honey based on your preference. For a vegan version, you can substitute the honey with maple syrup.
Spices: Onion powder and black pepper add the perfect balance of flavors, but you can try adding other spices like garlic powder or a dash of cayenne for some heat.

Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions

Overhead shot of a glass bowl with ingredients to make honey mustard sauce.

Ingredients to make honey mustard sauce being whisked in a glass bowl.

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk well until smooth and well combined. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.

How To Prep Ahead

Take a look at our favorite prep-ahead tips for this recipe:

Make in Advance: Feel free to make this honey mustard sauce in advance. Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, whisk until smooth, and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for several weeks, so it’s a great condiment to have on hand.
Meal Prep: This sauce is perfect for meal prep. Make a big batch and use it throughout the week on sandwiches, salads, or as a dip.

A hand dips a chicken nugget into a jar of grainy homemade honey mustard sauce. — This golden Honey Mustard Sauce brings zesty, sweet, and tangy goodness to everything it touches.

Ways to Use Up Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

Sandwiches and Salads

We love using this honey mustard in our Chopped Egg and Bacon Sandwiches for the tastiest finger sandwiches for lunch or kids’ parties.
Let’s never forget the fabulousness of a creamy Honey Mustard Salad Dressing for all the veggies of the world, like in this Kale, Brussels, and Cranberry Salad
No more boring potato salad, thank you. Jazz it up with a mustard-based creamy dressing like this Honey Mustard Sauce.

Main Dishes

You can add it while making your favorite dishes to amp up the flavor, like we do in this One Pot Stew.
It’ll also be great when added to the delicious Glaze-Marinade for our Asian Chicken Skewers.

Marinades

Use mustard in the marinade for Grilled Pork Chops and you’ll never look back again.
Let this homemade mustard dip take ordinary chicken to an extraordinary level, like in this Honey Mustard Chicken.

Dipping

You can use it as a versatile dipping sauce for just about any of your favorite party foods. We love it for anything from corn dogs and chicken tenders to pretzels and sandwiches.

Commonly Asked Questions

What type of mustard is best for this honey mustard sauce?

We recommend using whole grain mustard for this recipe. We used Maille Old Style whole grain mustard, but you can use any brand you prefer.

Can I use regular yellow mustard instead of whole grain mustard?

While you can use regular yellow mustard, we highly recommend using whole-grain mustard for its unique texture and flavor. It gives the sauce a more interesting look and a slightly grainy texture that truly makes it special.

Can I use this sauce immediately after making it?

Yes, you can use the sauce immediately after making it. It’s ready to enjoy right away, but it can also be stored in the fridge until you’re ready to use

How long does honey mustard sauce keep?

This honey mustard sauce can be kept in the fridge for several weeks. Make sure to store it in an airtight container and give it a good stir before using it if it has been sitting for a while.

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