Mustard Pairings for Your Holiday Cheese Board
Holiday hosting is just around the corner, so it’s never too early to begin planning for the big day. One of the most important decisions when it comes to hosting is what you’ll serve. Appetizers, main courses, and desserts have gotten more creative over the years so deciding could be overwhelming. Let’s take a look at how one special ingredient can elevate your offerings.
The Ultimate Appetizer: The Cheese Board
Cheese boards extend far beyond cheese despite what the title may imply. Jams, honey, and chutneys are frequently lined aside various nuts and crackers as well. But have you ever considered adding one or a variety of mustards? Well, it may not be the first thought to come to mind, it can elevate the whole board. At Morehouse Foods, we’re proud to offer a wide range of mustard products to complement every bite.
3 Cheese Board Mustard Tips
Think about textures. One of the first thing that consumers notice while eating is texture. Cheese, meat, and mustard vary in texture. It’s best to provide an array. For example, a smooth honey mustard is easily spreadable and complements the crunch of a cracker well. On the other end of the spectrum, a whole grain mustard can add a crunch to creamier cheeses, such as Brie. While one isn’t better than the other, it’s best to provide a good mix of several texture profiles to meet everyone’s needs.
Don’t overpower flavors. Similarly, there are many different flavors when it comes to mustards and cheeses. Crackers serve as a neutral taste most times so make sure to provide that for your guests. A strong Atomic Horseradish may complement a mild cheese such as a Camembert. Whereas a sharp Vermont Cheddar may seek a mild yellow mustard alongside a crunchy toasted bread.
Provide a wide spread of mustards. At Morehouse, we offer more than just the standard yellow mustard and German stone ground mustards. There are also Country Dijon, Spicy Brown, Jalapeño mustard, and several horseradish varieties. We even have teamed up with Sierra Nevada to offer pale ale, porter, and stout infused offerings. These products enhance any cheese board but are great inspiration for an Oktoberfest themed board.
Even if you’re unsure of some of the pairings, adding a variety of mustards allows your guests to be creative. People have so many different pallets that this allows them to be creative and find a combination that works well for them. If you’re still on the fence, make sure to separate your mustards into small ramekins to ensure the flavors don’t bleed into each other. Otherwise, get creative and enjoy offering up unique flavors for your party goers.
Add Morehouse Quality Products To Your Holiday Celebrations
Since 1989, Morehouse has been crafting the highest-quality mustard for our consumers near and far. We have been family owned for five generations and care about customer satisfaction and quality products over all else. Our varieties of mustards and horseradish satisfy both classic and innovative dishes. Find us in your local supermarket or proudly displayed at restaurants in your area.