From tangy sauces to cozy sheet pan dinners, mustard is one of those ingredients that can quietly transform an everyday recipe into something bold and unforgettable. This roundup celebrates mustard’s range—whether it’s whisked into vinaigrettes, slathered on roasted meats, or used in nostalgic copycat favorites.
You’ll find smart meal solutions like honey mustard chicken with sweet potatoes, garlic Dijon sheet pan dinners, and even no-breading chicken cutlets that rely on mustard for all the flavor. For party food and game day? There are sliders, pinwheels, and plenty of dipping sauces to bring it all together.
Scroll through and pick your starting point—maybe that sweet-savory corned beef, a fast salad, or a hot mustard dip that beats the drive-thru version. However you stir it in, spread it on, or bake it in, mustard is more than a condiment—it’s a shortcut to great flavor.
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables
Chicken thighs are marinated in a simple honey mustard blend, then baked alongside seasonal veggies for an easy one-pan meal. It’s budget-friendly, full of flavor, and great for weeknight dinners.
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McDonalds Hot Mustard
This quick copycat recipe brings McDonald’s hot mustard home. Great for dipping nuggets, fries, or anything else that needs a zippy, tangy kick.
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Mustard Cream Sauce
This creamy, five-minute sauce is packed with flavor thanks to one unexpected ingredient. It’s perfect over chicken, pork, fish, or even vegetables—one to keep in your back pocket.
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Lemony Mustard Chickpea Salad
A fast and refreshing lunch idea, this chickpea salad features a lemony mustard vinaigrette tossed with herbs and crisp veggies. It’s simple, satisfying, and great for meal prep.
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Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets No Breading
These no-breaded chicken cutlets are baked in a flavorful honey mustard garlic marinade. Bold and juicy, they’re a quick protein option with minimal prep and cleanup.
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Baked Corned Beef with Mustard and Brown Sugar
Corned beef is roasted low and slow under a sweet mustard glaze until tender. It’s an easy, comforting dish with a perfect balance of salty and sweet.
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Sheet Pan Boneless Chicken Breasts
Boneless chicken breasts get baked with butternut squash and a garlic Dijon mustard sauce in this sheet pan dinner. It’s colorful, flavorful, and comes together with minimal effort.
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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Honey Mustard Dressing
This easy homemade version of the classic Outback dressing is creamy, sweet, and tangy. Use it on salads or as a dip for chicken tenders or fries.
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Traeger Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Puff pastry is filled with ham, cheddar, and mustard, then baked on the Traeger until golden. These pinwheels are a crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer that’s easy to prep ahead.
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Maryland Crab Cakes with Sauce
These crab cakes focus on lump crab meat and minimal filler, served with a spicy mustard-based sauce. Great for a dinner party or seafood night at home.
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Homemade Soft Pretzels
These soft, chewy pretzels are a fun baking project and perfect for dipping in mustard. Great for parties, snacks, or serving alongside soup.
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Honey Mustard Ham & Cheese Pretzel Sliders
These sweet and savory sliders layer ham and cheese on pretzel buns with a tangy honey mustard sauce. They’re quick to assemble and great for feeding a crowd.
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Cuban Sliders a.k.a. Mini Medianoche Sandwiches
These mini sandwiches feature mojo pork, ham, Swiss, pickles, and mustard sauce on Hawaiian rolls. Perfect for game day, snacking, or quick bites.
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Cranberry Mustard
This tangy spread combines mustard with cranberry for a bright, zippy condiment. Great on sandwiches or charcuterie boards—and it makes a great edible gift.
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Honey Mustard Chicken & Sweet Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
Chicken and sweet potatoes roast together on one pan, all coated in a honey mustard glaze. This is a simple dinner that’s wholesome, flavorful, and easy to clean up.
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Frisée Salad with Baguette Croutons
Frisée greens are tossed in a mustard vinaigrette and topped with poached eggs, bacon, and crispy croutons. It’s a bistro-style lunch you can pull off at home.
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Double Smoked Spiral Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze
This double-smoked ham is coated in a sticky honey mustard glaze and smoked twice for rich flavor. A great choice for holiday meals or weekend entertaining.
Get the Recipe: Double Smoked Spiral Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze