Best Creamy Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib
Whip up this zesty, creamy horseradish sauce in minutes. It is the perfect, sharp condiment to serve with prime rib, roast beef, or steak for a classic steakhouse flavor at home.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish (drained)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and heavy cream. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the cream mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed for more sharpness or salt.
- Cover the bowl and chill the creamy horseradish sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve this tangy beef condiment cold alongside your roast beef or prime rib.
Notes
- If you prefer a sharper flavor, use less heavy cream or add an extra teaspoon of prepared horseradish.
- For a copycat version similar to Ruth’s Chris, ensure you use good quality prepared horseradish.
- This sauce is low-carb and gluten-free, making it suitable for many diets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 25