Honey Mustard Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
8 tablespoons
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Calories
78 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Honey Mustard Sauce
Description
The Honey Mustard Sauce consists of mayonnaise combined with yellow mustard and honey, with garlic powder optionally added for a subtle depth. Mixing these ingredients and allowing the sauce to refrigerate for 30 minutes helps the flavors meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Its creamy consistency and harmonious balance between tangy mustard and sweet honey make it versatile for many culinary uses. The smooth texture results from the mayonnaise base while the mustard provides a gentle sharpness, offset by the mellow sweetness of honey. Garlic powder adds a mild savory note without overpowering the sauce.
This sauce is well-suited as a dip for chicken or vegetables, a spread on sandwiches, or a drizzle for salads. It keeps well refrigerated for up to two weeks but does not freeze successfully due to texture changes on thawing. Variations using other mustard types or combinations can adjust the tang and heat level according to preference.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ Tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 ½ Tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store the sauce in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- This sauce does not freeze well; refrigeration is preferred for maintaining texture.
- You can vary the flavor by using different kinds of mustard or mixing mustards to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 78 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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