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McAlister's Honey Mustard Recipe

McAlister Honey Mustard Recipe

If you’ve ever dipped a crispy chicken tender into that irresistibly tangy-sweet sauce at McAlister’s Deli, you know exactly how addictive their honey mustard truly is. The good news? You don’t need to visit the restaurant to enjoy it anymore. This copycat McAlister honey mustard recipe brings that beloved condiment straight to your kitchen with simple ingredients you likely already have.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard regular American-style mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey add more if you prefer it sweeter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or substitute with distilled white vinegar for a sharper tang

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk, fork, or spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Airtight container for storage

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and place them within easy reach. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, and fresh lemon juice to a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Using a whisk, fork, or spoon, stir all the ingredients together vigorously. Continue mixing for 30–60 seconds until the honey mustard with yellow mustard becomes completely smooth, creamy, and well blended with no streaks remaining.
  3. Taste your McAlister honey mustard and adjust the flavor to your preference. Add additional honey one teaspoon at a time for extra sweetness, more lemon juice or vinegar for added brightness, or a pinch of salt to enhance overall flavor.
  4. Your sauce is now ready to serve immediately as a dipping sauce, sandwich spread, or salad dressing. Alternatively, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. The honey mustard recipe without dijon alternative works too-simply double the yellow mustard amount. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, stirring before each use as it may thicken slightly when chilled.

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Notes

Store your homemade honey mustard in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. No reheating is necessary-simply remove from the fridge 5 minutes before serving and stir well, as the sauce may thicken when chilled.