23 Recipes That Deploy a Dollop of Dijon Mustard
Proof that certain pantry staples punch above their weight, these Dijon mustard recipes span crisp salads, hearty roasts, tangy BBQ sauces, comforting casseroles, and more. The versatile French condiment packs a ton of tangy brightness into each spoonful, and its nuanced flavors complement everything from honey or brown sugar to fiery hot sauce and fresh citrus. It perks up marinades, brightens BBQ sauce recipes, and turns weeknight salads and sandwiches into company-worthy affairs.
While overachievers humblebrag about blitzing their own vinegar-soaked brown mustard seeds into homemade Dijon mustard, you can also find excellent store-bought options pretty much anywhere condiments are sold. Choose your fighter and scroll down for 17 of our favorite Dijon mustard recipes to serve for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or whenever the mood strikes.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Styling by Joseph De Leo1/23Classic Deviled Eggs
The navy blazer of hors d’oeuvres, this Dijon mustard recipe is as chicly versatile today as it was in 2002, when it first ran in an issue of Gourmet. Add chopped capers or minced white or yellow onions to the filling; or sprinkle each egg with paprika or Old Bay.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, prop styling by Sarah Cave, and food styling by Carrie Purcell3/23Green Salad With Radishes and Creamy Mustard Dressing
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Christopher Barsch4/23Ginger-Mustard Barbecue Sauce
Combining Dijon and yellow mustard with kicky ginger ale (homemade ginger ale if you’re feeling extra) gives this stovetop BBQ sauce layers of tangy-sweet flavor in less than 30 minutes. Slather it on chicken thighs, spareribs, or roasted cauliflower steaks, or use it as a sandwich spread with smoked tofu or leftover pulled pork.
Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Micah Marie Morton6/23Oven-Grilled Honey-Mustard Chicken
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog7/23Brown Sugar–Mustard Glazed Ham
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Luciana Lamboy, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams8/23Carrot Wellington
Coat roasted carrots with curry powder and Dijon, then tuck them into puff pastry with a walnut and goat cheese paste for this holiday-worthy vegetarian main.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson9/23Chicken Fricassée With Lemon Mustard Sauce
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton10/23Escarole, Pear, Parmesan, and Basil Leaf Salad
Bitter escarole and subtly sweet pears are a winning combination in any season, but they might be especially welcome on protein- and carb-heavy holiday tables. Mix it up with toasted pecans instead of hazelnuts, or use white wine vinegar in the salad dressing.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele11/23Slow-Cooker Pork Roast
Whether you’re meal prepping or dinner party planning, this mustardy pork butt takes care of itself. Go read a book or something.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova13/23Grilled Chicken With Mustard Barbecue Sauce and Tomato Salad
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness14/23Popover-Topped Pot Pie
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell17/23Double-the-Mustard Chicken With Potatoes and Greens
Two types of mustard make all the difference in this 45-minute sheet-pan dinner. Dijon and honey coat each bite of tender chicken, and garlicky whole grain mustard dressing ties the whole thing together. “Simple enough for a weeknight but really showed up with amazing flavor and balance,” writes an Epi reader, who adds that they “loved this recipe.”
Photo by Tara Donne, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi18/23Ham, Gruyère, and Tomato Toast With Dijon Mustard
This 15-minute Dijon mustard–slicked sandwich transforms a short list of store-bought ingredients into an elegant dish to serve to company at brunch or eat solo for a work-from-home lunch. Top it with a fried egg or pair it with a cup or bowl of soup.
Photograph by Scott Semler, food styling by Mieko Takahashi, prop styling by Emma Ringness19/23Ginger Beer and Mustard Pork Chops
Sara Bonisteel20/23Basic French Vinaigrette
Not only is this ready-in-seconds salad dressing delicious on everything from leafy greens to leftover lentils, but it’s also endlessly customizable. Substitute minced garlic for half or all the shallots, swap the black pepper for a pinch of cayenne, add a splash of dry white wine, or use apple cider vinegar instead of red or white.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams21/23Quinoa-Bean Salad With Lots of Dill
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones and Thu Buser, prop styling by Sean Dooley22/23Honey Mustard Pretzel Roast Chicken
Love a pretzel dipped in mustard? This roast chicken dinner is for you. Hot mustard powder gilds the Dijon with an extra powerful kick.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness, Food Styling by Taneka Morris23/23Pork Tenderloin With Jam-and-Mustard Glaze
This choose-your-own adventure recipe with Dijon suggests picking any jam you’d like for the fruity mustard glaze. Raspberry, grape, cherry, apricot, fig, and even marmalade all work.
