Ultimate Dipping Sauce
Transform your snacks and meals with this Ultimate Dipping Sauce, a creamy, tangy, and slightly smoky condiment that’s ready in just 5 minutes! Made with pantry staples like mayonnaise, ketchup, and Dijon mustard, this versatile sauce gets a touch of sweetness from honey, a zesty kick from lemon juice, and a warm, savory depth from smoked paprika and garlic powder. Perfectly balanced and customizable with a splash of hot sauce for some spice, it’s ideal for pairing with fries, chicken tenders, veggies, or even as a spread for sandwiches and burgers. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, this easy homemade dipping sauce will quickly become your go-to for elevating any dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and ketchup. Stir until well blended and smooth.
Add honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the mixture. Stir to incorporate all the wet ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
If desired, add hot sauce to the mixture for a bit of heat. Adjust the amount based on your heat preference.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., a pinch more salt or a dash more lemon juice).
Transfer the dipping sauce to a serving bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.2 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 235 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 1622 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 65 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
