Food and Recipes Side Dishes Sauces and Condiments 40 Recipes Using Dry Mustard By Alana Al-Hatlani Alana Al-Hatlani Alana Al-Hatlani is an Assistant Food Editor at Southern Living. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 20, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Dry mustard powder doesn't get much love, but it should. While prepared mustards like Dijon or Creole are what we reach for in everything from Deviled Eggs to hamburgers, dry mustard is used in rubs or blended into sauces. In larger quantities it has intense heat, but typically it's used in small amounts as a subtle, acidic background flavor. Unlike its wet counterparts, dry mustard is a little less intuitive to use, so we gathered some of our favorite recipes that include the spice and prove just how versatile it is. 01 of 40 Jezebel Sauce Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Dry mustard pairs perfectly with horseradish for a double hit of heat in this fruity spread. 02 of 40 Hamburger Stew Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey To really drive home the hamburger flavor in this stew, our Test Kitchen added ketchup and dry mustard. 03 of 40 Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey Dry mustard is part of a sweet and smoky rub used to give these ribs all the flavor of grilling, but none of the hassle. 04 of 40 Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Frequently used in macaroni and cheese recipes, dry mustard cuts through some of the richness of the cheese with its acidity. 05 of 40 Comeback Sauce Photo: Hector Sanchez This condiment is loaded with flavor boosters, from Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika, to of course, dry mustard. 06 of 40 South Carolina Slaw Will Dickey A tangy slaw like this begs for a little dry mustard to help amplify the sharpness of the dressing. 07 of 40 Sloppy Joe Casserole Southern Living Everything you love about a sloppy joe rolled into a casserole. Sounds like a great way to use up dry mustard to us. 08 of 40 Cheese Dreams Antonis Achilleos; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn A half teaspoon of dry mustard gives these cheesy bites a subtle zing. 09 of 40 Cheddar Cheese Shortbread Crackers Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox Whether entertaining or you just want a homemade snack, these Cheddar crackers infused with the sharpness of dry mustard are the perfect vehicle for all your favorite dips, charcuterie, and cheeses. 10 of 40 Beer-Cheese Fondue Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall A rich and creamy fondue like this uses a little dry mustard for brightness. 11 of 40 Memphis Dry-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: MindI Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Dry mustard powder is one of the many spices used to give these ribs that classic Memphis-style crust on the outside. 12 of 40 Sweet-and-Spicy Roast Turkey Greg DuPree; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch; Food Stylist: Cat Steele Thanksgiving is the perfect time to put dry mustard use, from mac and cheese to this turkey recipe, it can help flavor both mains and side dishes alike. 13 of 40 Tennessee Onions Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox A relatively simple side dish, dry mustard is one of the many spices used to help enhance the flavor of these cheesy onions. 14 of 40 Oven-Roasted Pork Butt Will Dickey Dry mustard blends beautifully with brown sugar, garlic powder, and other spices to perfectly season this roasted pork butt. 15 of 40 Breakfast Egg Muffins Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Torie Cox You wouldn't expect to break out the dry mustard powder for breakfast, but a dash of it in these egg muffins adds a pleasant tang. 16 of 40 Homemade Baked Beans Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Props Stylist: Christina Brockman Dry mustard helps balance the sweetness of the brown sugar and ketchup used to flavor these baked beans. 17 of 40 Southern Meatloaf Photographer: Stacy Allen; Food Stylist : Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower Brown sugar and dry mustard are mixed into ketchup to form the delectable sweet and savory glaze for this Southern-style meatloaf. 18 of 40 Warm Cheese Box Bites Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely These bite-size morsels combine the comfort of warm cheese toast with the elegance of tiny cheese soufflés. 19 of 40 Sweet Tea-Brined Ham With Lemon Glaze Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Dry mustard and lemon combine for a super bright and tangy ham glaze perfect for your next holiday gathering. 20 of 40 Chowchow Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Vinegar, sugar, allspice, dry mustard, and chiles give this Chowchow its spicy, tangy, and sweet combination of flavor perfection. 21 of 40 Zucchini Fritters Photographer: Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman The sweet and savory dipping sauce for these fritter is infused with tangy dry mustard, as well as a host of other pantry staples. 22 of 40 Creamed Cabbage-And-Leek Gratin Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell This gratin uses dry mustard to ensure the cream sauce is balanced and not overwhelmingly rich. 23 of 40 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas The Southern answer to souffle, these grit casseroles spiced up with dry mustard are a great individually portioned item for your next brunch. 24 of 40 Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Alison Miksch Dry mustard is part of the flavorful spice paste used to season this air fryer chicken that you'll swear tastes like it came straight off the grill. 25 of 40 Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall With four types of cheese, dry mustard brings a zesty note to this side dish to help balance out its melty goodness. 26 of 40 Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox Homemade cheese puffs are easier to make than you think, and the secret to their delicious taste? Dry mustard powder. 27 of 40 Pistachio-Cheddar Shortbread Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Shortbread doesn't always have to be sweet. This savory version made cheese, pistachios, and a pinch of dry mustard show how versatile the cookie can be. 28 of 40 Salmagundi Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Christine Keely While you can use whatever you have on hand to compose this salad meets antipasto platter, make sure to have dry mustard for the dressing. 29 of 40 Fried Pickle Chips Alison Miksch The Roundhouse-Kick Sauce used for dipping these fried pickles is ranch's zestier cousin, and of course that means it includes a little dry mustard for a kick. 30 of 40 Ranch Pork Chops Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Don't limit yourself to ranch seasoning from a packet, make your own using our custom blend of spices, including dry mustard. 31 of 40 Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs with Candied Acorn Squash Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Sweet, spicy, and tangy, this glazed chicken is an anything but boring way to put that dry mustard in the back of your pantry to good use. 32 of 40 Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke A super savory breakfast of champion, dry mustard helps brighten the hearty flavors of caramelized onion, spinach, and pork in this baked breakfast dish. 33 of 40 Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder Photo: Alison Miksch Brown sugar, mustard powder, and red pepper create a balanced rub for this braised pork shoulder, 34 of 40 Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke You don't have to be from Louisville to appreciate that we turned the classic Kentucky sandwich into a breakfast casserole with all the same flavor, plus the added zest of dry mustard. 35 of 40 Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches Greg DuPree Carolina-style barbecue is known for its tang, which plenty of vinegar, and both prepared and dry mustard help achieve in this pulled pork sandwich. 36 of 40 Chicken And Stuffing Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox This casserole relies on boxed stuffing mix for ease, but uses herbs de provence and dry mustard to up the flavor. 37 of 40 Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall We don't shy away from the acidity of dry mustard in this mac and cheese recipe. No, we use two full teaspoons for a punchy cheese sauce. 38 of 40 Herb-Roasted Pork Loin Hector Sanchez Pork and mustard are a match made in flavor heaven. Here, the dry mustard is combined with lots of fresh herbs, lemon zest, and other dried spices for a complex rub that's full of flavor. 39 of 40 Fancy Barbecue Sauce Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller If you're going to make barbecue sauce it might as well be fancy, right? For us, that means doctoring a store-bought bottle with honey, vinegar, crushed red pepper, and a bit of dry mustard, of course. 40 of 40 Janie May's Baked Beans Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Both yellow mustard and dry mustard powder are used to give these homemade baked beans a pop of acidity. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit