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Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

This is the honey mustard that actually tastes like honey mustard - not just mayo with a squeeze of yellow mustard. I make this whenever I'm doing chicken tenders or need a solid dipping sauce for game day.
prep time:5 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
total time:4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~1 cup)

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise I use Duke's
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream use a thick brand, like Daisy
  • 3-4 Tbsp Dijon mustard such as Maille or Grey Poupon
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp American-style yellow mustard I use French's
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1 1/2-3 Tbsp light brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 1/2-3 tsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • kosher or fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, paprika, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Add black pepper but wait to add salt until after chilling.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let flavors develop and sauce thicken.
  • Taste and adjust with more Dijon, brown sugar, lemon juice, or salt as needed.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

Store in airtight container in refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
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