A spoonful of mustard cream sauce dripping in a copper pot

5 / 9 votes

Mustard Cream Sauce

Mustard is a wonderful accompaniment to many things, and I’ve found that when added to this simple sauce recipe, it can really enhance other dishes. As a cream sauce, it provides for a gentle, yet savory coating for your meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings | 1 cup

Calories: 126

Ingredients

▢ 1/4 cup sour cream, preferably full-fat
▢ 3/4 cup heavy cream
▢ 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
▢ Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sour cream and heavy cream, bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking constantly and adjusting heat as needed to maintain a simmer, until sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon, 4 to 8 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in mustard and thyme and simmer, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes more.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve warm.

Notes

Spicy Mustard Cream Sauce Variation

If you prefer your sauce on the spicy side, or are planning on serving it with beef, consider stirring 1 tablespoon horseradish into the sauce for an added kick.

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