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Delicious Horseradish Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Name: Delicious Horseradish Parmesan Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 egg; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried onion; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 cup dry white wine or broth; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons horseradish (adjust to taste); 1/4 cup chopped chives (for garnish); 2 tablespoons oil (for searing); 1 tablespoon butter (for searing)

ByNaomi Fletcher March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

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Introduction

This delicious Horseradish Parmesan Sauce is a perfect way to elevate your meals with its creamy, tangy, and cheesy flavors. It pairs wonderfully with beef patties or other savory dishes, adding a rich and vibrant touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for a satisfying dinner for four.

A white pan with a black rim holds five browned, round meat patties with a slightly crispy texture. The patties are partially covered with a creamy light brown sauce that pools at the bottom of the pan and has specks of black pepper throughout. Small green chopped herbs are sprinkled over the patties and sauce, adding a fresh contrast. The pan sits on a table with a white marbled texture beneath it. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine or broth
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons horseradish, adjust to taste
1/4 cup chopped chives, for garnish
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Step 1: Dice the onion and mince the garlic. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, dried onion, and Dijon mustard. Mix well to form the meat mixture.
Step 2: Shape the meat mixture into four equal-sized patties.
Step 3: Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear each patty for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove patties and set aside.
Step 4: In the same skillet, sauté the remaining diced onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.
Step 5: Add the dry white wine or broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it reduce for about 2 minutes.
Step 6: Stir in the heavy cream, horseradish, and grated Parmesan. Cook the sauce on low heat until it thickens slightly.
Step 7: Return the seared patties to the skillet and let them simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb flavors and finish cooking.
Step 8: Plate the patties, spoon extra sauce over them, and garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce without sacrificing creaminess.
Adjust the horseradish amount to control the spice level according to your preference.
Add a splash of lemon juice to brighten the sauce if desired.
Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce.
Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a different protein option.

Storage

Store any leftover sauce and patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat to avoid curdling the sauce. If needed, add a splash of cream or broth while reheating to restore the sauce’s consistency.