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Horseradish Sauce Recipe

by Mike Hultquist · Oct 8, 2021 · 15 Comments

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Horseradish Cream Sauce Recipe

This creamy horseradish sauce recipe is easy to make and big on flavor with sour cream, horseradish, mustard and vinegar, perfect for steak or sandwiches!

Horseradish Cream Sauce Recipe

Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib and More!

We're making Creamy Horseradish Sauce in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen today, my friends, and you're going to love this one. You may have had a creamy horseradish sauce at a restaurant in the past, but did you know it is super easy to make at home? 

And with very few ingredients! A quick and easy horseradish cream sauce has loads of bold and zingy flavor. It's the perfect sauce for prime rib, ideal for spooning over steaks and beef roasts, pretty much any cut of beef you can thing of. It is so much better than store bought sauce.

It is made with a base of creamy sour cream or crema, lots of horseradish and a few other simple ingredients you'll most likely have on hand in your pantry or fridge.

The great thing about it is how easy it is to customize to make it your own with extra heat, extra zing factor and overall personalized flavor. I love horseradish for this reason. It's perfect for the spicy food lover.

Let's talk about how to make horseradish sauce, shall we?

Horseradish Sauce Ingredients

  • Crema or Sour Cream. I love Mexican crema for this recipe, but sour cream is just as creamy and delicious.
  • Horseradish. I use prepared horseradish, though you can use grated horseradish or finely chopped fresh horseradish root.
  • Mustard. Use either spicy brown mustard for a zippier sauce, or Dijon mustard for milder that's still big on flavor.
  • Vinegar. White wine vinegar is great here, though you can use others, like apple cider vinegar.
  • Seasonings. Salt and pepper to taste is great, though add in a pinch of cayenne if you'd like.
Horseradish Cream Sauce Ingredients

How to Make Horseradish Sauce - the Recipe Method

Get Whisking. Whisk together the crema or sour cream, horseradish, mustard, vinegar and salt and pepper together in a mixing bowl. You can also use a food processor.

Mixing together Horseradish Cream Sauce

Taste and Adjust. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.

Serve it Up! Serve as desired.

Boom! Done! Your easy horseradish sauce is ready to serve with prime rib, beef or steak dishes of any kind. Choose your favorite! Such a great sauce. So huge on flavor. And easy to adjust! I love horseradish, especially in a great creamy horseradish sauce.

Horseradish Cream Sauce in a bowl

Homemade horseradish sauce is so much better than anything you'll get from the grocery store. Once you know how to make it on your own, you'll never want it any other way. So easy, isn't it? And very easy to customize, which I love. 

Recipe Tips & Notes

  • Other Ingredients. Add other ingredients to make this your own. Try it with mayonnaise, lemon juice, heavy cream, cayenne pepper for some extra heat, chopped chives or other chopped herbs.
  • The Zing Factor. You'll get plenty of zing from the horseradish and a bit from the spicy mustard. You can easily add in more horseradish for a more powerful sauce. Try adding in your favorite hot sauce to bring up the heat factor. Cayenne pepper is also a nice spicy touch, or you can use your own favorite hot chili powder, or use your favorite spicy blend.
  • The Horseradish. I have made this recipe with both fresh horseradish root and prepared horseradish and love it either way. You'll get more pronounced flavor overall with fresh horseradish, but it takes longer for the flavor and zing factor to develop. Just keep it covered in the refrigerator a day or so. If you're looking for a quicker sauce, prepared horseradish is the way to go.
  • Serving Suggestions. I love serving a 1/4 cup horseradish cream sauce or so with a nicely seared steak or with a spicy roast beef sandwich or steak sandwich, or prime rib, of course! It's bold flavor pairs it perfectly with steak or roast beef of any kind, like beef tenderloin. Try it with this Prime Rib Roast Recipe or this awesome Prime Rib Sandwich. Or try it on a baked potato or other root vegetables. So good!
Horseradish Cream Sauce being poured over steak

That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy your new favorite creamy horseradish sauce recipe. Let me know if you make it and your favorite ways to serve it. Keep it zingy!

Horseradish Cream Sauce on a beef sandwich

Storage Information

Leftover horseradish sauce will last for 2 weeks or longer in a sealed container in the refrigerator. You can easily make horseradish cream sauce ahead of time.

I do not recommend freezing it, as it can lose texture.

Serve Horseradish Sauce with These Recipes

  • Prime Rib Recipe (Your Christmas Dinner awaits!)
  • Grilled London Broil
  • Braised Brisket
  • Ancho Crusted Porterhouse
  • Pan Seared New York Strip

Try Some of My Other Popular Recipes

  • Creamy Yum Yum Sauce
  • Bang Bang Sauce
  • Creamy Fish Taco Sauce
  • Creamy White BBQ Sauce
  • Remoulade Sauce
  • Creamy Sriracha Mayo
  • Aji Amarillo Sauce
  • Chipotle Sauce
  • Creamy Fry Sauce
  • Peppercorn Sauce
Horseradish Cream Sauce on a spoon

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.

Horseradish Cream Sauce Recipe
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Creamy Horseradish Sauce Recipe

This creamy horseradish sauce recipe is easy to make and big on flavor with sour cream, horseradish, mustard and vinegar, perfect for steak or sandwiches.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: horseradish, sour cream
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Calories: 30kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 8
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5 from 6 votes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup crema or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish or use grated fresh horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard or use Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk together the crema or sour cream, horseradish, mustard, vinegar and salt and pepper together in a mixing bowl.
  • Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
  • Serve as desired.

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Notes

Other Ingredients. You can use other ingredients to make this your own. Try it with mayonnaise, lemon juice, heavy cream, cayenne pepper for some extra heat, chives or other chopped herbs.
The Zing Factor. You'll get plenty of zing from the horseradish and a bit from the spicy mustard. You can easily add in more horseradish for a more powerful sauce. Try adding in your favorite hot sauce to bring up the heat factor. Cayenne pepper is also a nice spicy touch, or you can use your own favorite hot chili powder, or use your favorite spicy blend.
The Horseradish. I have made this recipe with both fresh horseradish root and prepared horseradish and love it either way. You'll get more pronounced flavor overall with fresh horseradish, but it takes longer for the flavor and zing factor to develop. Just keep it covered in the refrigerator a day or so. If you're looking for a quicker sauce, prepared horseradish is the way to go.
Serving Suggestions. I love serving my horseradish cream sauce with a nicely seared steak or with a spicy roast beef sandwiches or steak sandwich. It's bold flavor pairs it perfectly with steak or roast beef of any kind, like beef tenderloin. Try it with this Prime Rib Roast Recipe or this awesome Prime Rib Sandwich.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 30kcal   Carbohydrates: 1g   Protein: 1g   Fat: 2g   Saturated Fat: 1g   Cholesterol: 8mg   Sodium: 98mg   Potassium: 9mg   Fiber: 1g   Sugar: 1g   Vitamin A: 66IU   Vitamin C: 1mg   Calcium: 26mg   Iron: 1mg
Horseradish Cream Sauce Recipe
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NOTE: This recipe was updated on 10/8/21 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 11/18/20.

 

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  1. Helen says

    January 07, 2024 at 1:37 am

    5 stars
    I make similar, but always add minced garlic. Mmmmmmm.

    Reply
    • Mike H. says

      January 08, 2024 at 4:23 am

      Yummo!

      Reply
  2. Tracy says

    December 26, 2023 at 5:23 pm

    Oh my gosh - Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike - I didn't have sour creme or crema, but I had a bit cultured buttermilk. Whoah! Awesome!

    Reply
    • Mike H. says

      December 28, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      Glad you found a workaround, Tracy - enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Robyn Conger says

    December 17, 2023 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    Fabulous! We love horseradish sauce and it's never "spicy" enough, but this one killed it! Great recipe! Thanks Mike!

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      December 17, 2023 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks so much, Robyn! Glad you love this one!

      Reply
  4. Leslie Fusaro says

    January 07, 2023 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    Looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it. Do you know how long it will keep in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Mike Hultquist says

      January 07, 2023 at 3:13 pm

      Leslie, this will last 2 weeks easily in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

      Reply
  5. Lynda says

    October 29, 2021 at 4:53 am

    5 stars
    I think I forgot to do the star rating in my last comment. 5 stars all the way.. Thanks again, Mike!

    Reply
  6. Lynda says

    October 29, 2021 at 4:48 am

    5 stars
    This is the first year I've grown my own horseradish. I've been experimenting with different recipes to find a Horseradish Sauce that "knocks it out of the park" for us, and your recipe definitely does that. The Crema and Spicy Brown Mustard (which I also make myself) made all the difference in the world. Thanks so much for teaching an old dog a great new trick.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      October 29, 2021 at 6:12 am

      Yes!! Glad you enjoyed it, Lynda! We LOVE this one. Enjoy!

      Reply
    • Robyn L Conger says

      December 17, 2023 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      WOW, impressive that you grow your own horseradish AND make your own spicy brown mustard! I bet your HR sauce is quite spectacular!

      Reply
  7. brent says

    October 11, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    I always thought mayo was what made the creamy horseradish products creamy, but creamy but mexican crema makes me excited.
    Will try this with a touch of mustard like you suggest. It's AWESOME on beef but I wish it was more versatile. Can't eat beef every day...I tried jarred horseradish on a turkey sandwich last week and I loved it...with mayo and mustard.
    (I wonder if a combination of ingredients like tomatoes and mild chile puree would make it very versatile like a sriracha, etc?). One of us will have to invent it.....will write back with stars for you after I make this. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      October 12, 2021 at 6:18 am

      Thanks Brent. You can easily vary up the amounts/ratios of mayo and crema to taste.

      Reply
  8. Terrence LeBeau says

    October 08, 2021 at 11:41 am

    I make horseradish sauce for a very old recipe called Steak Stanley. It’s out of this world!

    Reply

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