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Copycat McDonald's Hot Mustard Recipe

Copycat McDonald’s Hot Mustard Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

This McDonald’s Hot Mustard copycat recipe recreates the bold, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce fans love—all with simple pantry ingredients. It’s perfect for dipping chicken nuggets, fries, or spreading on burgers and sandwiches. Made in just minutes, this homemade version is smooth, flavorful, and brings the classic fast-food favorite right to your table.

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup brown mustard
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1/2 cup spicy brown mustard

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add brown mustard, corn syrup, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, granulated sugar, white vinegar, mustard powder, and spicy brown mustard.
  • Whisk the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and the sauce is smooth.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust for sweetness or heat if needed—add a pinch more sugar or cayenne to suit your preference.
  • Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Use as a dipping sauce for nuggets, fries, or anything you’d pair with mustard! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 217mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg