This creamy Horseradish Sauce is tangy, and just the right amount of spicy. Perfect for serving with prime rib, steak, or roasted beef. Made with mayonnaise, sour cream and prepared horseradish, it’s rich and full of flavor with a fresh kick from chopped chives. Quick to whip up and endlessly versatile, this horseradish cream sauce turns any meal into something special!
Olivia’s Personal Note
Horseradish Sauce is one of those condiments that instantly transforms a meal. It’s creamy, tangy, and has just the right amount of heat to make every bite more exciting.
Whether you’re serving a holiday turkey breast or just elevating a weeknight dinner, this sauce brings bold flavor without any effort at all.
And when it comes to serving, horseradish sauce pairs beautifully with prime rib, steak, beef tenderloin, pork tenderloin, pork dishes, steak salmon, garlic butter shrimp, roasted potatoes, and even simple veggie sides.
It’s also amazing spread on roast beef sandwiches and sliders or dolloped on baked potatoes. It’s one of those sauces you’ll want to keep in your fridge because it truly goes with everything!
Key Ingredients:
All ingredients and their amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Mayonnaise: This is the creamy base of the sauce. I’ve tested this recipe with both store-bought and homemade mayo, and both work beautifully. Homemade gives a fresher flavor, but store-bought keeps things quick and still tastes great.
Sour Cream: I’ve found that sour cream gives the smoothest, tangiest texture. It balances the richness of the mayo and keeps the sauce light and silky. You can also use Greek yogurt if you prefer.
Prepared Horseradish: It’s the jar you’ll find in the refrigerated section at the grocery store and it’s exactly what we need here. It’s different from fresh horseradish root. This is where all the heat and sharp flavor come from. I’ve tried both mild and hot prepared horseradish. The hot version gives the best flavor without overwhelming the other ingredients. You can adjust the amount depending on how spicy you want it.
Note: If you ever want to make your own homemade prepared horseradish, just grate the root and mix it with a splash of white vinegar and a tiny pinch of sugar. Easy!
Lemon Juice: A splash of fresh lemon juice brightens the sauce and cuts through the creaminess. I recommend using fresh lemon juice rather than bottled. The flavor is much cleaner and more vibrant.
Worcestershire Sauce: I’ve tested this sauce with and without Worcestershire, and it truly transforms the flavor. It adds a savory, umami depth that pairs especially well with beef, prime rib, or steak.
White Wine Vinegar: Just a teaspoon helps sharpen the flavors and gives that perfect tangy finish. I’ve tried using apple cider vinegar too. It works, but white wine vinegar keeps the flavor more delicate.
Chopped Chives: Fresh chives add color and a mild onion flavor that rounds out the sauce. I’ve also made it with green onions and parsley too when I didn’t have chives, and they work well too.
How to Make Horseradish Sauce:
Step 1: Here we’re just whisking the mayo and sour cream together in a small bowl until it’s super smooth. So simple!
Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients and sprinkle in the chives and black pepper. Give everything a quick whisk. Place in the fridge before serving.
Olivia’s Recipe Tips
Use prepared horseradish, not horseradish cream. Prepared horseradish gives you that real, bold kick. Horseradish cream is much milder and won’t deliver the same flavor.
Drain excess liquid if needed. Some brands of horseradish can be watery. If yours has a lot of liquid, lightly drain it so your sauce stays thick and creamy.
Chill before serving. Let the sauce rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors blend and deepens the heat just a bit.
Adjust the heat to your taste. Add more horseradish for a stronger kick or a little extra sour cream to mellow it out.
Use fresh chives or herbs. Fresh herbs brighten the sauce and add a clean, vibrant flavor that dried herbs can’t match.
Horseradish Sauce – Creamy, Tangy & Great with Meats!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in the horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and white wine vinegar.
- Add the chives, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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