Honey Mustard Recipe

Our honey mustard is the perfect quick dip for corn dogs, chicken nuggets, or drizzle it on your favorite salad or wrap!

This honey mustard recipe comes together super fast and is made with ingredients you probably already have at the house!  It’s perfect for dipping, dressing, and dunking.

Not a fan? Try your corn dog in one of our other delicious sauces like blue cheese dressing, cilantro garlic sauce, chimichurri, dijon barbecue sauce, or curry mustard sauce.

Honey Mustard

What is honey mustard made out of?

Not trying to sound cheeky, but it’s made out of honey and mustard!  In our recipe we also add mayonnaise for creaminess and some spices to perk up the flavors.

Honey Mustard Recipe Ingredients

• Mustard – I love a good traditional yellow mustard in this honey mustard recipe, but you could also use dijon, stone ground, or even spicy mustard.
• Honey – Any honey will work!  I like to pick up local honeys when we travel, just a fun way to try new honeys!
• Mayonnaise – I’m a full fat mayo fan, but if you’re partial to another kind then go for it.  You could skip the mayo, but it will lose some of the creaminess that makes this recipe great.
• Spices – Is a recipe even really a recipe without a dash of something.  I love a good well rounded seasoned salt to finish this off.

Is honey mustard dairy free?

This recipe is dairy free.  We rely on mayonnaise for creaminess. Mayonnaise is not dairy, it is made with egg and oil. Or in some cases (fat free mayonnaise, for example), food starches.

Is this honey mustard recipe gluten free?

This recipe is also gluten free.  We find that the combination of ingredients is perfectly thick enough and does not require the addition of extra starches like flour.

If you love these flavors, be sure to try our Honey Mustard Chicken too!

How long can you keep homemade honey mustard?

How long you can keep homemade dressing depends on the individual ingredients in your recipe.  Take a look at the expiration date on each one and the earliest expiration date will be when you should toss yours.

Typically in this recipe, the mayonnaise will have the earliest expiration date.  Make sure to write the date on your container before putting it in the fridge!

Honey mustard recipe variations

This recipe is divine as is, but if you feel like changing things up a bit, here are a few ideas!

Creamier – double (or triple) the amount of mayonnaise.

Spicy – use a spicy mustard instead of yellow mustard.

Sriracha – everyone’s favorite rooster – stir in a teaspoon (or more!) of sriracha for a different kind of spice.

Mellow – switch to dijon instead of yellow mustard for a milder flavor.

Fancy – want to serve this at a party and look high class – try it with stone ground dijon mustard.

Curry – stir in a teaspoon of your favorite yellow curry powder for an eastern kick. Yum!

P.S.  Try using this as a marinade for your pork!  And then, when you make steak, try our flank steak marinade!

More Dipping Recipes

• Blue cheese dressing
• Curry mustard sauce
• Peanut sauce
• Sriracha mayo
• Smoked salmon dip
• White bean dip
• Cheeseburger dip

More Salad Dressing Recipes

• Easy Ranch Dressing
• Creamy Italian Dressing (NO Dairy!)
• Creamy Apple Cider Vinaigrette
• Balsamic Dijon Dressing
• Citrus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe
• Bacon Maple Dijon Dressing

Tools we love

We used a medium sized bowl, a small whisk, and a rubber spatula to make this recipe. In a pinch you could do it with a bowl and a fork but I love a rubber spatula to make sure we’re getting every little bit out of that bowl!

How to Make Honey Mustard

Recipe FAQS

What is honey mustard made of?

Honey, mustard, and sometimes additional ingredients like mayonnaise, cream, and spices.

What does honey mustard taste like?

It is tangy from the mustard, sweet from the honey, and creamy from the mayo. A perfect combo of flavors and mouth feel.

How do you make honey mustard sauce?

Whisk together mustard, honey, mayo, and spices.

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