Steakhouse Quality Creamy Horseradish Sauce in 5 Minutes
Make the best homemade creamy horseradish sauce for prime rib and steak. This quick, zesty condiment delivers bold, steakhouse flavor using simple ingredients like sour cream and prepared horseradish.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup prepared horseradish, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Drain any excess liquid from the prepared horseradish. This step is key for a thick sauce.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, drained horseradish, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Stir the ingredients together until they are fully mixed and the sauce is smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Stir again to combine the seasonings.
- Taste the sauce. If you want more heat, add a small amount of extra horseradish. If you want it tangier, add a few drops more lemon juice.
- Cover the bowl and chill the sauce in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve this tangy steak sauce with prime rib, roast beef, or as a quick horseradish dip.
Notes
- For an Ina Garten inspired version, you can substitute some of the sour cream with heavy cream for a slightly richer texture.
- This sauce is best when made ahead of time, allowing the horseradish flavor to fully develop.
- If you only have fresh horseradish, grate it finely and use about 2 tablespoons, adjusting to your heat preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 20