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Creole Mustard Substitutes

Published: Feb 20, 2024 by Marye

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Find the perfect Creole mustard substitute with this guide! Explore easy, tasty options to keep your dishes deliciously spicy & flavorful.

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Key takeaways

  • Creole mustard is a spicy, tangy mustard popular in Louisiana and Texas.
  • Use it in marinades, salad dressings, on sandwiches, and in sauces.
  • In a pinch you can recreate creole mustard with some yellow mustard and a few common seasonings.

What's creole mustard anyway?

Have you ever been in the middle of making a mouth-watering recipe and realized, "Oops, no Creole mustard!"? No worries!

We've got some awesome substitutes that will save your dish and your day!

First things first, Creole mustard is a spicy, tangy mustard from Louisiana. It's like regular mustard but jazzed up with extra zing and a ton of cajun spices. It's a key ingredient in many Southern dishes, giving them that special kick.

Common ingredients

It often includes one or more of the following ingredients:

  • Allspice
  • Black pepper
  • Brown sugar
  • Cajun seasoning mixtures
  • Cayenne
  • Garlic
  • Honey
  • Horseradish
  • Kosher salt
  • Onion powder
  • Molasses
  • Paprika
  • Smoked paprika
  • White vinegar

Substitutes that save the day

Okay, so you're out of Creole mustard. Don't panic! Here are some great stand-ins:

  • Regular Mustard + Spices: use your regular yellow mustard as a base and add little bits of some of the spices listed above plus a touch of honey, brown sugar, or molasses to taste.
  • Dijon Mustard + a Little Heat: Mix Dijon mustard with a dash of hot sauce. It adds a ton of flavor!
  • Spicy Brown Mustard: This one's a bit like Creole mustard's cousin. It's not the same, but it's pretty close.
  • Horseradish Mustard: If you like things spicy, this one's for you. It adds a nice zing to your dishes.

How to use your substitute

Now that you've picked your substitute, just use it the same way you would use Creole mustard. It's great in:

  • Marinades: Give your meat or veggies a tasty soak.
  • Dressings: Zest up your salads.
  • Sandwich Spreads: Make your sandwiches sing! Creole mustard is often used on Po'Boy sandwiches in Louisiana.

Try your substitute in slow cooker honey mustard chicken, asparagus tart, or deviled eggs!

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Last word

So, there you have it! Even without Creole mustard, your kitchen can still be a flavor fiesta. Remember, cooking is all about experimenting and having fun. So go ahead, try these substitutes, and see which one makes your taste buds dance!

And hey, if you find a combo you love, share it with me on Instagram by tagging @marye_restlesschipotle!

I'd love to hear about your kitchen wins. Do you have a different substitute? Leave a comment and let me know.

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