Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Published: Nov 23, 2017 by Kelly Anthony · 45 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

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A simple recipe for creamy, homemade horseradish sauce featuring store-bought, prepared horseradish and sour cream.

IT'S ABOUT BALANCE

Creamy Horseradish Sauce isn't a fussy recipe with lots of ingredients. In fact, all you need for a stellar sauce is:

Prepared Horseradish
Sour Cream
Salt and Pepper

It's how you put these simple ingredient together that makes all the difference in the world. Luckily, it's as easy as taking a few measurements and giving them a stir. Seriously. That's it.

ABOUT PREPARED HORSERADISH

Prepared horseradish is grated horseradish (which is a root) that is preserved in vinegar. You can sometimes find it in the deli section of your grocery store and other times near the gourmet cheeses. You might also look for it in the condiment aisle, but take care not to accidentally purchase prepared horseradish sauce. It will not be nearly as good as the real thing.

I suggest purchasing Boar's Head's Prepared Horseradish. This has been the best product I've found as far as prepared horseradish goes thus far.

HOW TO MAKE CREAMY HORSERADISH SAUCE

Measure ingredients and add them to the bowl.
Stir to combine.

Horseradish sauce is a simple mixture of prepared horseradish, sour cream, salt, and pepper. The ingredients are added to a bowl, whisked together, and that's all there is to it.

Many other recipes call for a touch of dijon mustard and a splash of vinegar, but if the sour cream and horseradish are added in the right quantity, this is truly all you need to make a stellar sauce at home. The prepared horseradish has a substantial amount of vinegar flavor, and there is no need for added tang beyond this.

SERVE WITH GRILLED OR ROASTED CUTS OF BEEF

Horseradish sauce is most often served alongside large, roasted cuts of beef such as prime rib or beef tenderloin, however, it also pairs wonderfully with steaks, hot off the grill. I serve it with my RoastedBeef Tenderloin every single Christmas, and the crowds go wild. It also pairs especially well with Prime Rib.

This creamy condiment also does wonders for a sandwich. If you've got leftover prime rib or tenderloin from the holidays, slice up that beef and use it for these Leftover Prime Rib Sandwiches. Just one drizzle of Creamy Horseradish will elevate your sandwich from good to great! You could also use it on a Deli-Style Roast Beef Sandwich for a quick and easy dinner idea perfect for any night of the week.

Sauces, whether complicated or simple, add a special quality to just about any meal. Lucky for us, this one happens to fall on the simple side. In fact, I don't know that recipes get much less complicated than two ingredients! Please, enjoy!

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4.65 from 51 votes

Homemade Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

A homemade horseradish sauce featuring prepared horseradish and sour cream.

Course:Condiment

Cuisine:American

Keyword:Horseradish Sauce

Servings: 6

Calories: 81 kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

1cupsour cream
⅓cup + 1 tablespoonprepared horseradish(not to be confused with horseradish sauce)
1 ½teaspoon black pepper
1teaspoonKosher salt

Instructions

Combine ingredients in a small mixing bowl, and whisk to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 19mg6%

Sodium 474mg21%

Potassium 93mg3%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 240IU5%

Vitamin C 3.6mg4%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
October 04, 2018 at 11:36 am
Horseradish sauce is the perfect accompaniment to our holiday roast, but I have to be honest, I'd spread that sauce on sandwiches, over eggs and everything in between.
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Demeter says
October 04, 2018 at 12:11 pm
Such an easy recipe to add to any holiday table, thanks!
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Claudia Lamascolo says
October 04, 2018 at 12:24 pm
I have heard about sauce like this for meat but never had it. This sure looks great and I will pass it off to my brother he loves meat and I am vegan but he will love this!
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Julia says
October 04, 2018 at 12:45 pm
I have never tried making horseradish sauce myself so thanks for the easy recipe! Will give it a go soon!
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Gabi says
October 04, 2018 at 3:48 pm
My mom used to make a horseradish sauce with shredded apples and some vinegar and oil which we usually ate with cooked beef. But yours with sour cream sounds at least as delicious. And the recipe is so quick and easy!
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Patricia Wrate says
November 21, 2018 at 9:46 pm
How long will this keep in frig ...
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- Kelly Anthony says
  November 22, 2018 at 1:12 am
  I would say you could go 2-3 days, and it should be fine. It might be a little watered down toward the 3rd day!
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Gloria says
March 25, 2019 at 8:04 pm
Wow..I really need to give this a try. Hubby loves horseradish. What a great sauce for roast beef, steak, sandwiches...on lamb too. He will be thrilled with this. Printing right now.
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Lesli Schwartz says
March 26, 2019 at 2:43 pm
I love making horseradish sauce from scratch for my beef tenderloin dinners! So easy!!
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Amanda says
March 26, 2019 at 6:55 pm
Oh, there are not many better meals out there than a good prime rib with creamy horseradish sauce. I just love the zip it adds, and this recipe is awesome. Definitely a holiday staple for me. Thanks for sharing!
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Stine Mari says
March 27, 2019 at 5:19 pm
Proof that a recipe doesn't need to contain a million things to be tasty. This looks and sounds fantastic!
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Sophie says
March 27, 2019 at 10:27 pm
Looks so delicious! I ll try this for sure
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Danielle Wolter says
March 28, 2019 at 6:12 pm
i am grilling a tri-tip for dinner tomorrow night and this would be perfect. i just love horseradish sauce and yours is so simple. can't wait to try it!
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Sophia says
March 29, 2019 at 2:48 am
Yum, I love this recipe! Creamy horseradish sauce and roast beef is such a a classic combo and your pics looks so delicious!
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Linda says
March 30, 2019 at 12:47 am
I've never tried making horseradish sauce at home but we love this sauce, and it's perfect for meat. Making it this weekend.
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Heather says
March 31, 2019 at 4:06 pm
I LOVE horseradish but typically I have it just grated on the side with my meat, but I love this idea of a sauce. I'm sure this sauce would also be a good dip for chips 🙂
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- Kelly Anthony says
  March 31, 2019 at 5:41 pm
  Oh I've never had it grated on the side! That's a fun idea too!
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Jacqueline Debono says
March 31, 2019 at 4:33 pm
I love horseradish sauce with beef! So delicious! Never thought to make my own. Have to look out for some prepared horseradish!
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Lathiya says
March 31, 2019 at 11:51 pm
The horseradish sauce looks so creamy and delicious. I loved the fact tha it can be done with in 2 minutes
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April says
April 01, 2019 at 1:11 pm
Love it. I've noticed that simple recipes are often the most delicious recipes you can find. I am sure this sauce is exactly like that! Fantastic side to so many meals!
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Mimi says
April 01, 2019 at 1:12 pm
I love sauces that use sour cream. They all seem so rich and delicious to me. I can't wait to try your way of making this sauce now - it looks absolutely amazing!
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Maman de sara says
April 01, 2019 at 6:39 pm
This horseradish sauce is easy to make and goes well with red meat but I would spread it on my chicken sandwich too, yum.
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Jori says
April 02, 2019 at 12:29 am
Prime rib and horseradish sauce are some of my favourite foods. I love the combo but I've never tried making horseradish sauce. Your recipe is sooo easy! Definitely making it from scratch from now on.
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Dannii says
April 03, 2019 at 12:03 pm
Horseradish sauce and roast beef are a must on a sunday roast dinner. I am going to have to try making this sauce myself.
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Michelle Miller says
April 03, 2019 at 12:53 pm
Genius! Love that you took an overlooked ingredient to make a great sauce for meat! Great blogpost, very nice to read and to discover all about horseradish!
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- Kelly Anthony says
  April 03, 2019 at 8:27 pm
  Thanks, Michelle!
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Mindy Fewless says
April 03, 2019 at 1:01 pm
I needed this recipe!! So much better than store-bought!
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Julia says
April 03, 2019 at 1:56 pm
This sauce is delicious! Definitely better than the store-bought version 🙂
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Meghna says
April 03, 2019 at 2:57 pm
We love horseradish and this sauce looks so creamy & delicious. Thanks for the amazing recipe. Can you just tell me how can I keep it in the fridge?
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- Kelly Anthony says
  April 03, 2019 at 8:23 pm
  You're welcome, Meghna! Keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight, sealed container for up to 3 days 🙂
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Nicoletta says
April 23, 2019 at 2:44 pm
This is another great sauce that needs to be added to the repertoire! Thanks for sharing!
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Jacquelyn Hastert says
April 23, 2019 at 3:01 pm
If only I could enjoy prime rib every day! I will have to whip this up the next time. Nothing beats a good horsey sauce with a slab of prime rib cooked to perfection.
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Dan from Platter Talk says
April 24, 2019 at 12:47 am
Horseradish. is an underused condiment in my kitchen and this post is an excellent reminder that I need to correct that issue; I especially love it with a good prime rib and your beautiful photos have my stomach growling!
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Veena Azmanov says
April 24, 2019 at 3:35 am
Have never tried one and this is unique to me. Looks delicious and creamy and love all the options given to using it.
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Elaine Benoit says
April 24, 2019 at 3:02 pm
This looks incredibly easy and delicious! I love horseradish and I could eat it on everything. I can't wait to make your recipe!
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Aleta says
April 25, 2019 at 2:56 am
Yummm I can already taste the roast beast sandwich I am going to make with this horseradish sauce! I love that I already have all the ingredients at home, nothing funny! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Katherine says
April 27, 2019 at 8:01 pm
I had no idea making horseradish is SO easy. This looks so creamy! I want to add it to some meat right away!
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Marisa F. Stewart says
April 28, 2019 at 3:01 pm
Love how easy this is and it's one of our favorite sauces. It tastes fantastic with meat and potatoes. A great recipe to keep on hand for company and every day. I'd forgotten about making it. Thanks for the reminder.
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- Kelly Anthony says
  April 30, 2019 at 4:27 pm
  Thank you, Marisa!
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Anne Lawton says
April 28, 2019 at 7:36 pm
I love horseradish sauce, and this recipe sounds delicious. I love that there isn't any mayonnaise in it too!
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Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
April 28, 2019 at 8:57 pm
2 minute AND 2 ingredients?? Yes please! Count me in! I have actually never tried horseradish sauce before, so I would love to try something new!
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Lori says
April 28, 2019 at 10:04 pm
Oh my goodness, my husband's family will go nuts over this recipe! I've already emailed it to my mother in law as I know she will positively love it.
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Daniela says
May 01, 2019 at 3:42 am
Yum this would pair so nicely with a good piece of steak! And it's so easy to make too! Thanks so much for sharing :).
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DOUG REICHERT says
December 27, 2021 at 9:00 pm
Kelly, your smile says it all. You have a great smile and you have great recipes. I don't have to be a Rocket Scientist to follow them. They are simple, make complete sense and taste great !! I came to your site thru Pinterest looking for Prime Rib Au Jus. Got that one and ended up with your Creamy Horseradish Sauce. Both are simple and Excellent. Thanks
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- Kelly Anthony says
  January 04, 2022 at 7:22 pm
  So very kind! Thank you, Doug!
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