Description
This creamy horseradish sauce is a quick, easy recipe that adds bold flavor to roast beef, steak, sandwiches, and seafood. It is a smooth, tangy homemade sauce packed with sharp horseradish bite, making it one of those simple food ideas that works for holiday dinners, easy dinner spreads, party appetizers, and quick condiment prep.
Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Instructions
1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the sour cream and mayonnaise and whisk until completely smooth.
2. Stir in the prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and white vinegar until evenly combined.
3. Add the salt, black pepper, and chopped chives, then mix well.
4. Taste the sauce and adjust with a little extra horseradish if you want a stronger kick.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
6. Stir once more before serving, then spoon into a serving bowl and garnish with extra chives if desired.
Notes
Chill the sauce before serving for the best flavor and thicker texture.
Start with less horseradish if you prefer a milder sauce, then add more to taste.
Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter, cleaner finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg