Paula Deen Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

Paula Deen honey mustard dipping sauce takes 5 minutes and mayonnaise, honey and yellow mustard to make a creamy, tangy dip with a little kick. Save this easy no-cook dipping sauce for game day, cookout or potluck, because it's make-ahead and chills while the rest of dinner comes together.

Let the sauce chill for 2 or 3 hours before it goes on the table, because that rest lets the honey, mustard and horseradish blend into one flavor. Serve it straight from the bowl and it tastes like separate ingredients stirred together.

Paula thins the sauce with orange juice, so you control the texture. A spoonful at a time gives you a thick dip for fried bites, and a few more makes a pourable dressing for salads.

Paula Deen Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

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Course: AppetizerCuisine: American, SouthernDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

120

kcal

Mayonnaise, honey and yellow mustard whisk into a creamy, golden sauce with a bright citrus edge and a hint of horseradish. Orange juice thins it to dip or dressing, and a few hours in the fridge smooths the flavor.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  

• 3 tablespoons honey
  

• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  

• 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  

• 2 tablespoons more or less as needed orange juice
  

• to taste horseradish
  

Directions

• Mix the sauce: Stir 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice together in a bowl. Add horseradish to taste, then stir well until it looks smooth and even.
• Thin with orange juice: Stir in about 2 tablespoons orange juice, adding a little more or less as needed. Use less for a thick dipping consistency and more for a pourable dressing.
• Chill and serve: Cover the bowl and chill it for 2 to 3 hours. Then give it a quick stir and serve it with your favorite dippers.

Tools for this recipe

• Pyrex 3-piece glass mixing bowl set, OXO 11-inch balloon whisk, Pyrex 2-cup glass measuring cup, Hellmann's real mayonnaise, 30 oz. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use Dijon instead of yellow mustard?

You can, but the sauce will taste sharper and less sweet, since Dijon has more bite than yellow mustard. Start with a little less and taste, then add more honey if it feels too tangy.

How long does this honey mustard sauce keep?

Keep it covered in the fridge and plan to use it within about 3 to 4 days. Mayonnaise-based sauces don't freeze well, so I'd mix only what you'll use that week.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes, and I'd actually recommend it, since the recipe already calls for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge. Stir it again before serving, and add a splash of orange juice if it has thickened.

What can I substitute for the horseradish?

A pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce gives you a similar kick. If you want no heat at all, just leave it out, because the sauce is still tangy and sweet without it.

What's the most common mistake with this sauce?

Pouring in all the orange juice at once is the usual problem, since it can turn the sauce thin and runny. Add it a spoonful at a time, because you can always thin it more but you can't thicken it back.