Whipped Horseradish Cream

Description

Source: THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD COOKING - BETTY ROSBOTTOM

Whipped cream adds a light touch to this piquant condiment made with sour cream, horseradish, and mustard. Green onions, capers, and chives add even more flavor. This sauce is delicious on grilled beef steaks or with grilled sausages.

Ingredients

• ½  cup heavy cream
• ½  cup sour cream
• ¼  cup prepared horseradish (not horseradish sauce), drained, plus more if needed
• ¼  cup chopped green onions including 2 inches of green stems
• 2   tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
• 1   teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Using an electric mixer, whip heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
2. Set aside.
3. In a medium nonreactive bowl, whisk together sour cream, horseradish, onions, capers, 1 tablespoon of the chives, mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
4. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
5. Taste, and if needed, add more salt and pepper.
6. If you want the sauce to be more spicy, add ½ to 1 teaspoon additional drained horseradish sauce.
7. Transfer mixture to a small serving bowl and cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.
8. Remove from the refrigerator 10 minutes before serving and sprinkle with remaining chives.

YIELD: MAKES ABOUT 12/3 CUPS