This tasty 5 ingredient dipping sauce brings all of the best flavors of McDonald's popular honey mustard sauce into this spot on homemade copycat version. Only requiring 5 minutes of time and one bowl, this sauce is not only easy to make, but also requires minimal clean up. I tested this recipe 13 times to get it right so that you can have McDonalds honey mustard at home.
This dipping sauce pairs well with many food items such as chicken nuggets or chicken tenders, making it a great dipping sauce to make for a quick and easy kid friendly dinner or lunch. As one of the most popular of McDonald's sauces, it is also a great sauce to make to add extra flavor to sandwiches or wraps. This copycat sauce can also be served on the side of a variety of appetizers, such as everything bagel pigs in a blanket, to enjoy on football Sunday while enjoying game day.
This was inspired by my Copycat Big Mac Sauce on this site, and pairs well with this turkey and cheese sandwich recipe.
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Ingredients
The main ingredients of the creamy base of this sauce comes from the mayonnaise and yellow mustard. A combination of yellow mustard and country dijon mustard adds the signature tangy flavor found in honey mustard. A little bit of white vinegar is added for an acidic element. The sauce is rounded by adding sweet notes of honey for an overall great experience.
- mayonnaise
- yellow mustard
- country dijon mustard
- white vinegar
- honey
See recipe card for quantities of ingredients and nutrition information based on daily values.
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, yellow mustard and country dijon mustard.
- Step 2: Add in white vinegar and honey.
- Step 3: Mix until combined.
- Step 4: Serve immediately or save for later.
Hint: it is important to add both the yellow mustard and country Dijon mustard. The unique blend of zesty dijon mustard and yellow mustard creates a layered flavor profile. Skip one, and you lose the delicate bite or mellow tang that rounds out this sauce’s character and makes it one of the great-tasting menu items the popular fast-food chains has to offer.
Substitutions
- Country Dijon - regular Dijon mustard can be used but this will slightly change the flavor and texture of the sauce. You will also lose that signature mustard seed look and texture that comes from the country Dijon mustard
- Honey - use hot honey for a little added spice in the sauce
- Mayonnaise - use greek yogurt or sour cream. Note this will change the flavor and texture of the sauce
Variations
- Spicy - add hot honey or hot mustard to add a hint of spices to the sauce
- Chick Fil A Sauce - for a similar flavor profile and another copycat recipe adjust ingredients to mimic chick fil a sauce
- Big Mac Sauce - adjust ingredients to make a copycat big mac sauce, another of McDonald's most popular sauces
- Barbecue Sauce - switch out ingredients and change up the cooking process to make a copycat McDonald's original barbecue sauce
See this Chick Fil A sauce recipe on my website!
Pairings for this Copycat Sauce
This signature sauce pairs well with the dynamic duo of chicken McNuggets and honey mustard, chicken tenders, the iconic McDonald's french fries, onion rings, etc. It can also be a great sauce to add to sandwiches or wraps. The sweet flavor profile of the sauce pairs perfectly with a lot of savory foods while the creamy texture compliments food products with a little crisp.
This sauce recipe is one of McDonals'd main sauces and also pairs well with some of their other sauce flavors such as tangy bbq, creamy ranch or sweet, and sour sauces. It also pairs well with a little hot sauce for some added heat.
Equipment
To make this McDonald's honey mustard sauce recipe, you will need a small bowl and measuring cups and spoons.
How to Store Copycat McDonalds Honey Mustard
Store leftover ingredients in an airtight container such as a mason jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing. This is not the only sauce that does not stand up well to freezing. Any mayo based sauce should not be frozen since the mayonnaise will separate.
Top Tip
If you feel the vinegar needs to be adjusted to match the chain's famous honey mustard sauce, add incrementally with great care, tasting as you go. Its acidity can quickly shift the flavor, so keep a gentle touch to maintain balance without overwhelming the creaminess while also catering to your individual needs for flavor.
FAQ
Yes, it actually tastes better after resting for a few hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld fully.
Absolutely. Increase or decrease the honey according to your personal taste preferences without compromising the overall balance.
Yes, the ingredients in this recipe are naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Yes, search on tiktok - make copycat mcdonalds honey mustard sauce and my recipe video should come up in the search so you can follow along.
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Pairing
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📖 Recipe
How to Make Copycat McDonalds Honey Mustard Sauce
Equipment
- 1 small bowl or mason jar
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon country Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, yellow mustard and country dijon mustard.
- Add in white vinegar and honey.
- Mix until combined.
- Serve immediately or save for later.
Notes
- save leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- these ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.
- serves best with chicken tenders.
Nutrition
If you have any questions about how to make this copycat McDonald's honey mustard sauce or need other sauce recipe suggestions, leave a comment below!
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