If you’re looking for a spicy sweet dipping sauce, have I got the perfect recipe for you!
Mardi Gras Mustard Sauce is a combination of a regular honey mustard and a hot sauce with flavors of horseradish and cajun seasonings.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a fast food chain known for their cajun chicken wings, biscuits, and their dipping sauces!
This amazing recipe is a version of one of Popeyes Sauces.
It’s super quick to whip up and delicious on a variety of dishes. It’s become a favorite sauce of mine!
Ingredients For Mardi Gras Mustard Dipping Sauce

Mayonnaise – Mayonnaise is the base for the sauce.
Whole Grain Mustard – Whole Grain Mustard has a thick, coarse texture and is often used in vinaigrettes, a salad dressing, or as a sandwich spread.
Spicy Brown Mustard – Spicy mustard is made with brown mustard seeds which are naturally hotter than regular mustard seeds.
Hot Horseradish – Horseradish is a pungent grated condiment made from the root of the horseradish plant. Horseradish has a lot of health benefits!
Dark Brown Sugar – Brown sugar balances the spicy flavors of the sauce.
Lemon Juice – Lemon juice adds a refreshing citrus zest to this sauce or to any remoulade sauce.
Cajun Seasoning – Is a spicy blend of seasonings that is used in many cajun dishes. I like to use Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning. (see FAQ’s)
Garlic Powder – Garlic powder tastes great in almost every type of hearty sauce!
Cayenne Pepper – Mild ground cayenne chili peppers adds a little bit of medium heat to the sauce.
Red Pepper Flakes – A dash of red pepper will give color to the sauce and step up the heat. (Completely optional)
Helpful Equipment and Tools
- Small bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk or fork
How To Make Mardi Gras Mustard Sauce


- Place the mayonnaise in a small bowl.
- Add both mustards to the mayonnaise.
- Blend together.


- Add the lemon juice.
- Stir in the horseradish.
- Blend well.


- Combine the brown sugar.
- Add the cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.


- Whisk the ingredients until completely blended.
- Refrigerate the sauce for a half hour to let the flavors blend.
- Serve the tangy dip with your favorite fried chicken, chicken tenders, french fries, or pretzel bites!

Frequently Asked Questions
What To Serve Mardi Gras Mustard With?
Mardi Gras Mustard is delicious on chicken nuggets, chicken strips, crab cakes, french fries, and Pigs In A Blanket! Spreading on a sandwich is a great way to spice up your lunch!
Can I Make My Own Cajun Seasoning?
Yes, you can make your own cajun seasoning! Cajun seasoning is a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
What Type Of Whole Grain Mustard Should I Use In Mardi Gras Sauce?
There are a few whole grain mustards that you can use when making the Mardi Gras Dipping Sauce. Maille’s Old Style, Trader Joe’s whole grain are great!
Try a couple tablespoons of Zatarain’s Creole Mustard which has a unique bold flavor characteristic of New Orleans, Louisiana remoulades.
Mardi Gras Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce

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How To Make Mardi Gras Creole Mustard Dipping Sauce

If you're looking for a spicy but also sweet dipping sauce, have I got the perfect one for you!
Mardi Gras Mustard Sauce is a combination of a regular honey mustard and a hot sauce with flavors of horseradish and cajun seasonings.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 2 Teaspoons prepared hot horseradish
- 2 Teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 1 Teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 Teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Dash of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place the mayonnaise in a small bowl.
- Add both mustards to the mayonnaise.
- Blend well.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Stir in the horseradish.
- Combine the brown sugar.
- Add the cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Whisk all ingredients together until completely blended.
- Refrigerate the sauce for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Notes
Helpful Equipment and Tools
- Small bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk or fork
Mardi Gras Mustard is delicious on chicken nuggets, chicken strips, crab cakes, french fries, and even pigs in a blanket! Spreading on a sandwich is a great way to spice up your lunch!
You can make your own cajun seasoning if you'd like! A lot of people make their own recipes. Cajun seasoning is basically a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
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