Description
This restaurant-quality horseradish sauce delivers the perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and tang—ready in just 5 minutes and better than anything you’ll find at a steakhouse.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon chopped chives
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- Optional: 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Substitutions: dairy-free sour cream, Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a mixing bowl; work in a well-ventilated area.
- Whisk sour cream and mayonnaise together until smooth.
- Fold in the prepared horseradish, adjusting heat level as desired.
- Add Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
- Fold in optional herbs or garlic for added flavor.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze, as dairy-based sauces separate when thawed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 81mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: horseradish sauce, prime rib sauce, steak sauce, creamy horseradish