Creamy Horseradish Sauce (Printer-Friendly)

A tangy, creamy condiment blending sour cream, mayonnaise, and prepared horseradish for a bold kick that elevates meats and vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1/2 cup sour cream
02 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise

→ Seasonings

03 - 2-3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained if watery
04 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional

08 - 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives or parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper.
02 - Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
03 - Taste the sauce and adjust the horseradish quantity or seasoning to suit your preferred heat level.
04 - For a brighter flavor, fold in chopped fresh chives or parsley.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
06 - Serve chilled alongside roast beef, smoked fish, or grilled vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes literally ten minutes and uses ingredients you probably already have sitting in the fridge.
  • The kick of fresh horseradish paired with cool sour cream is the kind of contrast that makes people close their eyes when they take a bite.
  • You will never go back to store bought after tasting how balanced and lively this is.
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting time in the fridge, because horseradish needs those thirty minutes to fully bloom into the dairy and lose its raw edge.
  • I once used undrained horseradish and ended up with a watery puddle instead of a sauce, so always give the jar a gentle squeeze or pat with a paper towel first.
03 -
  • The heat of prepared horseradish fades over time once the jar is opened, so taste it plain before adding and use more than you think you need if the jar has been sitting around.
  • Make this the night before any big meal so the flavors are fully developed and you have one less thing to think about in the chaos.

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