This Spicy Honey Mustard sauce is creamy, sweet, tangy, and has just the perfect touch of heat, and proves that homemade sauces always outshine the premades. Plus, this sauce is ready in 5 minutes effortlessly.
I recently made a fresh batch of jalapeño cheddar poppers, planning to serve them with the regular mustard sauce, but my family had other plans. They were asking for something more exciting than plain mustard.
Store-bought mustard is convenient for a quick dip, but by customizing it with just a couple of simple additions, I was able to transform it into a brand-new sauce(if you love heat, be sure to check out my other spicy dipping sauces).
Since then, this spicy honey mustard sauce has taken a special place when dressing up quick sandwiches or burgers.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
⭐️It’s a spicy sauce loaded with bold, satisfying flavors.
⭐️It’s incredibly versatile, and you’ll find so many reasons to keep using it again and again.
⭐️It’s also great for meal prepping; you can make this sauce up to a week ahead.
Ingredients
- Dijon Mustard: I used regular Dijon mustard for its classic flavor, but you can also go with coarse-ground mustard sauce or any mustard sauce of your choice.
- Honey: Warm the honey in the microwave for a few seconds so it blends more easily. You can also substitute with maple syrup or plant-based syrup.
- Mayonnaise: This gives the sauce its creamy texture. I like using light, low-fat mayonnaise, but you can use regular or avocado oil-infused mayonnaise.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds that tangy flavor that works beautifully in this recipe.
- Hot Sauce: It balances the flavors and gives a nice spicy kick. I used Sriracha, but feel free to use your favorite hot sauce.
- Cayenne pepper: I've added it for its heat; you can adjust the amount or substitute it with smoked paprika for less heat.
How To Make Spicy Honey Mustard
- In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy. Use immediately, or chill 15 minutes for the intense flavor.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat Level
- When it comes to heat, I’d describe this spicy honey mustard sauce as having a noticeable but balanced kick.
- However, you can make this sauce as mild or hot as you like.
- The hot sauce and cayenne pepper are the main ingredients responsible for adding that heat; you can adjust the amount to match your own spice tolerance.
- If you want to turn up the heat level, try sprinkling in a little cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper, or increase the amount of hot sauce.
The Leftovers
- You can store leftover spicy honey mustard sauce in the refrigerator for up to one week. When you’re ready to use it again, give it a good stir to emulsify and bring back that creamy texture.
- This sauce is not freezer-friendly because the mayonnaise in it will separate once frozen and thawed, making this sauce watery.
How To Use?
- We love dipping this spicy honey mustard in just about everything, from chicken tenders to fries, and everything in between.
- It’s also amazing as a spread. My family especially enjoys it slathered on burgers and sandwiches.
- You can even drizzle it over a salad as a dressing, or serve it on a charcuterie board for an extra punch of flavor.
FAQ
The ingredient mentioned here yields a perfectly creamy, spicy mustard sauce. But, if you feel it's thin, add a bit of extra mayonnaise or Dijon mustard. Stir well, and it will thicken into that creamy dipping consistency.
Yes! Just swap out the mayo for plant-based yogurt or vegan mayonnaise, and honey with maple syrup(or other plant-based sweeteners), and you’ll still get that creamy texture.
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📖 Recipe
Spicy Honey Mustard
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard (See Notes 1)
- 3 tablespoons honey (See Notes 2)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅙ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Using a whisk, blend it until all the ingredients combine together and turn into an even texture.
- You can use it right away, or you can chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes for an extra depth of flavor.
Notes
- Dijon mustard gives classic flavor, but you can swap with coarse-ground or your favorite mustard.
- Honey blends smoothly when warmed; substitute with maple syrup or other plant-based sweeteners.
- Adjust heat by increasing hot sauce, cayenne, or red pepper flakes—or tone it down with smoked paprika.
- Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week; stir well before using. Not freezer-friendly.
- Use as dip, spread, or drizzle—perfect for chicken, fries, burgers, sandwiches, or even salads.
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