Creamy Horseradish Sauce
This creamy homemade horseradish sauce delivers bold, steakhouse flavor in just 5 minutes. Cool, tangy, and perfectly balanced, it is the ideal sauce for prime rib, roast beef, and steak. Easily adjust the heat to suit your taste.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 to 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish , drained
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt , to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in the prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, and garlic powder until evenly incorporated.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop. Stir before serving.
Notes
Adjusting the Heat
- For milder sauce: Start with 1 tablespoon horseradish and increase gradually.
- For extra heat: Add more horseradish or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For extra tang: Add a splash more vinegar or lemon jui