Horseradish Cream Sauce

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Horseradish Cream Sauce is a creamy condiment with a perfect balance of zesty and creamy flavors that goes perfectly with roast beef or tender prime rib!

There’s no better pairing for this sauce than my Best Easy Prime Rib roast! And after you’ve fallen in love with that, be sure to try my Mushroom Cream Sauce for Steak, Blue Cheese Steak Sauce, and Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce.

Why This Recipe Works

Saucy Goodness: Sauces are one of the best parts of eating, am I right? They add so much flavor and a contrasting texture that is to die for! This creamy horseradish sauce is tangy with a kick from the horseradish with a depth of flavor from fresh garlic and flaky sea salt. Horseradish sauce is most often paired with steak since it stands up to the bold flavor of this sauce!

Better than the Steakhouse: Skip the steakhouse and make the prime rib at home with this horseradish cream sauce! This is definitely a rival to the best steakhouse meal you can get, and for a fraction of a price!

Ingredients

ingredients for horseradish cream sauce

This creamy horseradish sauce can be made with just 4 ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Prepared Horseradish: You will need prepared horseradish specifically as it is jarred and combined with some other ingredients which makes it acidic and delicious! You can buy this at your local grocery store.
  • Salt: To taste. This will balance out the acidity and kick of the horseradish!

Here’s How to Make It

two steps of preparing horseradish cream sauce
  1. Mix: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, 3 tbsp of prepared horseradish, and the garlic. Add more horseradish if the sauce needs more heat or acidity. How much you need will depend on the brand. (photos 1-2)
  2. Season: Season to taste with salt.

Expert Tips

  • If you have fresh horseradish from the garden, you should grate it on a cheese grater and combine it with some water, a bit of white vinegar, and some salt!
  • For added flavor and texture, top this sauce off with some finely chopped chives or green onions!
sliced prime roast on a platter

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I serve with horseradish cream sauce?

Prime rib and beef sirloin are the most obvious choice to serve with this horseradish cream sauce. However, you can also serve this sauce with french dip sandwiches, pork tenderloin, or spoon some over some smashed potatoes!

How long does this sauce last in the fridge?

This sauce will last in the fridge for a few days, but make sure to use a little less horseradish since the flavors will become stronger as it sits!

spoon dipping into horseradish sauce in bowl

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Be sure to serve this with my juicy Prime Rib Roast recipe!

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spoon in bowl of creamy sauce for prime rib
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Horseradish Cream Sauce

Horseradish Cream Sauce is a creamy condiment with a perfect balance of zesty and creamy flavors that goes perfectly with roast beef or tender prime rib!
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients 

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3-4 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • salt, to taste

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, 3 tbsp of prepared horseradish, and the garlic. Add more horseradish if the sauce needs more heat or acidity; how much you need will depend on the brand. 
  • Season to taste with salt.

Notes

Make ahead:  This sauce can be made ahead up to a day advance but as the flavors will strengthen with time only add 2 tbsp of horseradish and add more to taste just before serving

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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2 Comments

  1. Lin says:

    5 stars
    Delicious and so easy!

  2. Tiffany says:

    5 stars
    This creamy horseradish sauce is super easy to whip up and gives your dinner a next-level restaurant-quality vibe!