Horseradish Sauce
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 60kcal
Horseradish Sauce brings together the cool creaminess of sour cream, the sharp pungent kick of horseradish, and the bright freshness of lemon and chives. But it's far more than just a condiment, it's a delicious flavor enhancer that elevates everything it touches!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon chives finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Serve right away or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
Storing
- Store leftover horseradish sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Make sure to give the sauce a good stir before serving, as the creamy ingredients may separate during storage.
- I don't recommend freezing this sauce as the freezing and thawing can alter the smooth and creamy consistency.
- Always taste the horseradish sauce after mixing the ingredients together. You may find that you want to adjust the flavor by adding more horseradish for extra heat, more lemon juice for brightness, or additional salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce to your liking. For a thinner sauce, stir in a splash of milk or heavy cream. For a thicker sauce, add more sour cream or let it chill longer in the refrigerator.
- Allowing the sauce to chill for at least 30 minutes helps the flavors to meld together and intensify.
- Give leftover sauce a good stir before serving, as some separation may occur during storage in the fridge.
- Make a double batch of horseradish sauce by simply doubling the ingredients called for in this recipe, if needed.
- Extra spicy: For more heat, add an extra tablespoon of prepared horseradish or incorporate a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Creamier version: Swap half of the sour cream with mayonnaise for an even richer, creamier texture.
- Herb-infused: Add fresh dill, parsley, or thyme for additional herbaceous notes that complement the horseradish.
- Lighter version: For a lighter take, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
- Garlic horseradish sauce: Add a clove of minced garlic for an extra savory punch.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.1mg