Can I use yellow mustard instead?

I wouldn’t recommend it! Dijon and yellow mustard have different flavors so the sauce just won’t taste the same. Dijon is creamy and contains less vinegar than yellow mustard. The Dijon mustard gives the sauce its complex taste and also helps to thicken it. It’s one of the main components in this simple sauce so I wouldn’t recommend substituting it.

How long will it keep?

You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in a saucepan over low heat.

Can you freeze Dijon sauce?

I don’t recommend it since it can separate and the texture can change.

Creamy Dijon Sauce | Maple + Mango

Description

Learn how to make a delicious Creamy Dijon Sauce that’ll make your meals pop and add that gourmet touch! And the best part? It’s so simple to make!

Ingredients

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1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Combine cream and mustard: To a medium saucepan, add the heavy cream and both mustards. Stir together and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for a couple minutes until combined and slightly thickened.
Season: Reduce heat to low, stir through the fresh herbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve: Drizzle over your dish! The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools down. If it seems too thick, just whisk in a bit of water.

Notes

Fresh herb options: I like to use tarragon in this sauce to add that “French” flavor. Other herbs that work well are thyme, combination of thyme and parsley or a combination of chives and parsley.
Make a pan sauce: If you’re already pan searing meat like chicken breast or pork tenderloin, make this sauce directly in the same pan afterwards while the meat rests (instead of in a separate saucepan). The little caramelized bits on the bottom of the pan add so much extra flavor to the sauce! It’s also less dishes!
Ways to use this sauce: This Dijon Cream Sauce is delicious drizzled over chicken, pork, steak, salmon as well as other fish and seafood. Also great over baby potatoes, asparagus, green beans and roasted veggies.