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A white ramekin filled with creamy honey mustard dipping sauce on a gray plate, surrounded by crispy fried chicken tenders. A wooden spoon rests in the ramekin, lifting a spoonful of the smooth, golden-yellow sauce. A striped kitchen towel is softly blurred in the background.
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Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

This creamy honey mustard dipping sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smooth. Quick to make with everyday ingredients—great for chicken tenders, fries, sandwiches, or game-day spreads.
Prep Time10 minutes
Resting Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dijon mustard, honey, mustard, sour cream
Servings: 6 servings (2 tablespoons)
Author: Amanda Biddle

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise (I use Duke's)
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream (use a thick brand, like Daisy)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (such as Maille or Grey Poupon)
  • 1 tablespoon American-style yellow mustard (I use French's)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (see note below)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons light brown sugar , lightly packed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • kosher or fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk all ingredients together until smooth (see note below). Season with a few grinds of black pepper, but hold off on adding salt until after the sauce has chilled.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let the flavors develop.
  • After chilling, taste and adjust to your liking—adding more Dijon, brown sugar, lemon juice, or a pinch of salt only if needed.
  • Serve chilled. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

Notes

Ingredient quantities: Start with 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. The amount of lemon juice you add will depend on the acidity of the mustard brand you're using.
Similarly, the amount of brown sugar will depend on the sweetness of your honey and your personal preferences. My family likes this sauce with 2 tablespoons brown sugar when using a mild clover honey, but if your honey is particularly sweet—or you like a less sweet sauce—begin with 1 tablespoon and adjust after the sauce has rested.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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