Cheesy Mustard Dipping Sauce
Published 1/20/2025
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Mustard and cheese are like a match made in heaven. Add honey to the mix, and we’ve got ourselves a heavenly trio! This Cheesy Mustard Dipping Sauce uses cream cheese as a base to create a rich and creamy sauce with a tangy kick.
It’s perfect for drizzling over vegetables, spreading on sandwiches, or as a dipping for your favorite snacks.
I am notorious for mixing condiments when I’m out to eat. One flavor just isn’t enough! The best thing about homemade sauces is you can mix your favorite flavors to create your dream blend. This Garlic Parmesan Sauce and Spicy Velveeta Queso are great examples of this. But for today, we’re focusing on this cheesy mustard dipping sauce.
Making it is simple. Just mix it together with a hand mixer and refrigerate until ready to use!
What You Need to Make a Delicious Cheesy Mustard Dipping Sauce
- Cream cheese: Make sure this is softened to room temp before starting.
- Dijon mustard: We prefer Dijon for its tangy flavor, but you can use any mustard you have on hand.
- Honey: The sweet element in this sauce. You can adjust the amount to your liking!
- Kosher salt: Add a pinch to enhance the flavors.
- Hand mixer: To ensure all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and smooth.
What can I substitute for cream cheese?
If you don’t have cream cheese on hand, there are a few substitutes that can still give your cheesy mustard dipping sauce its creamy texture.
- Softened butter: Mix together equal parts softened butter and milk until smooth.
- Sour cream: Use the same amount of sour cream as what is called for in cream cheese. This will give your sauce a tangier flavor.
- Cottage cheese: Blend cottage cheese until smooth and use in place of cream cheese.
Why you’ll love it!
Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend together and for a thicker consistency.
Storage Instructions
Store any leftover cream cheese mustard sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to use, simply reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warm and creamy again.
Ways to Use Cheesy Mustard Dipping Sauce
So many things would taste delish with this mustard cheese sauce! We originally made this cheese mustard sauce with our Classic Soft Pretzels recipe because, I mean, what a combo! But here are a few other ideas for what you could do:
- As a Dip: These Cheez-It Breaded Chicken Fingers, Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries, or Homemade Mini Corndogs are all crying out for some cheesy mustard dipping sauce on the side.
- Drizzled Over Veggies: Try it on this Parmesan Asparagus or Cheesy Broccoli.
- Spread on a Sammy: Elevate our Classic Reuben Sandwich or Simple Cheeseburgers by adding a generous smear of mustard cheese sauce.
- In a Mac & Cheese: Add a bit of zing and creaminess to your Baked Mac and Cheese by stirring in some mustard and cheese sauce.
Cheesy Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix using a hand mixer.
- Once everything is combined, cover and refrigerate.
Tips & Notes
- The mustard sauce yields about 1 cup. You can change the flavor profile by increasing or decreasing the mustard and honey to make it more or less sweet/spicy.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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