The Best Creamy Horseradish Sauce

The perfect accompaniment for all your favorite dishes, this Creamy Horseradish Sauce recipe is a snap to whip up. Fantastic for your favorite Beef Tenderloin or Prime Rib recipes or for slathering on a roast beef sandwich. Stash it in the fridge to amp up the flavor in so many dishes!

I’m a big fan of condiments and spreads….and jams and peanut butter. My pantry is totally busting at the seams with all kinds of jars, bottles and containers filled with various sauces to put on all the things.

Unfortunately, my pantry is small so it’s a real problem this hoarding of flavorful toppings and so I try to make my own from scratch on an as needed basis. This Creamy Horseradish Sauce recipe is a regular occurrence in my kitchen for the pure reason that it’s simple and AHHHMAZING!

For holidays where beef is present like that beef tenderloin or standing prime rib roast for Christmas dinner, this easy Horseradish Sauce is a MUST HAVE. It takes about a minute to stir up the creamy sauce and it’s slightly sweet, tangy, peppery bite is the perfect condiment for buttery beef.

I don’t remember when I even came up with this creamy horseradish sauce recipe, it had to be well over 20 years ago because it’s been burned in my brain forever and I LOVE it for my daily roast beef sandwiches. It’s also great on fish and chicken! Or drizzled on a baked potato.

Ingredients You Will Need

Just a few simple ingredients stand in your way of the best Horseradish Sauce recipe ever. Some recipes call for champagne vinegar or even lemon juice which works well but I love to use Apple Cider Vinegar because of it’s subtle sweet note.

• Sour cream – Tangy full-fat sour cream makes this sauce ultra creamy. If you prefer, you can substitute with plain greek yogurt.
• Horseradish – Prepared horseradish in a jar is readily available at most grocery stores and is what I use to make this sauce. If you can get real horseradish grated from fresh horseradish root, you will have one of the best horseradish sauce versions ever.
• Mustard – I love the mild, smooth flavor of dijon mustard because it balances the sharpness of the horseradish beautifully. You can substitute with yellow mustard, if that’s what you have on hand.
• Vinegar – Apple Cider Vinegar is my go-to acid for this sauce. It adds a hint of sweetness. If you have red wine vinegar, white vinegar or champagne vinegar, they’re great substitutes.
• Worcestershire sauce – Adding deep, rich flavor, Worcestershire sauce is a must in this sauce recipe.
• Chives – Used as a garnish and a hint of onion flavor, chives are optional but shouldn’t be skipped.

For the full ingredient list and instructions, see the recipe card below.

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How To Make Horseradish Sauce

Your Creamy Horseradish Sauce is only as great as the ingredients you put in it.

1. Gather all the ingredients and just whisk them together in a small bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper, to taste.
2. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. It’s super easy to make from scratch!

I like to make my horseradish cream sauce about 24 hours in advance so the flavors can amplify over time. If you forget to make it in advance, no worries, it will still be packed with flavor and taste perfectly amazing.

You can tame the heat intensity of the spicy sauce by adjusting the amount of horseradish you add to the recipe.

What to Serve with Horseradish Sauce

• Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches
• Filet Mignon Steaks are even better with a dollop or two
• This Roast Beef Tenderloin belongs with a dish of Horseradish Sauce
• The most amazing French Dip Sandwich just gets better with a bit drizzled on top
• Spoon some over these Grilled Garlic Potatoes.
• Stir some into these Mashed Potatoes and….swoon.

There really are no limits to how much you can add this easy Horseradish Sauce to. It’s incredibly versatile and may just replace that ranch dressing or ketchup you have in your refrigerator.

Creamy Horseradish Sauce Recipe

4.96 from 21 votes

By Kellie

Prep: 2 minutes mins

Total: 2 minutes mins

Servings: 12

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Ready in under a minute, this easy Creamy Horseradish Sauce is the best topping for beef tenderloin, steaks, prime rib or your favorite sandwiches. Goes well with fish and chicken, too!

Equipment

• 1 bowl
• 1 whisk

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup sour cream
• ▢ 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
• ▢ 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• ▢ 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• ▢ 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions 

• Whisk together the sour cream, horseradish, dijon, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and chives.
• Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Notes

The sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 62mg, Potassium: 43mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 125IU, Vitamin C: 1.5mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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