Creamy Horseradish Sauce Recipe
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!
Servings: 12
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 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
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
Prepared horseradish brands vary from mild to tear-jerking, start with 2 tablespoons, taste, and add until it hits your sweet spot.
The sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
• For best flavor, chill 24 hours before serving.
• Start with 2 tablespoons horseradish; add to taste (see Heat Guide).
• Vinegar brightens and stabilizes heat; Worcestershire adds steakhouse depth.
• Fresh-root option and dairy-free swap included above.
• Storage times: 10–14 days (no herbs) or 5–7 days (with herbs). Tested annually with our holiday beef tenderloin; updated 2025 after retesting storage & freezing.
• Start with 2 tablespoons horseradish; add to taste (see Heat Guide).
• Vinegar brightens and stabilizes heat; Worcestershire adds steakhouse depth.
• Fresh-root option and dairy-free swap included above.
• Storage times: 10–14 days (no herbs) or 5–7 days (with herbs). Tested annually with our holiday beef tenderloin; updated 2025 after retesting storage & freezing.
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