Whether it's slathered on a roast beef sandwich or mixed into a creamy dip, horseradish serves up just the right amount of zing. Here are a few ways to bring a little zip to mealtime.
16 Horseradish Recipes For When You Crave a Little Zip
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Mini Rosemary-Roast Beef Sandwiches
Total Time
75 mins
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Roast beef sandwiches never last long at a party, especially if you dollop them with mayo, mustard, horseradish and pickled giardiniera relish. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich with about 2 teaspoons mayonnaise mixture and 4 teaspoons giardiniera: 220 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
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Bacon Horseradish Spread
Servings
2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This spread is a great choice for any occasion because it's loaded with flavor and comes together in a snap. Start with one or two teaspoons of horseradish and add more to suit your taste. —Terri Peterson, Spring Valley, Illinois
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Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Totally scrumptious and packed with nutrition, this salad was my response to friends who asked how they could incorporate kale into their diets without sacrificing taste. It is also wonderful made with collard or mustard greens, prepared in the same fashion as the kale, or with a mix of spinach & arugula or watercress. —Elizabeth Warren, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 236 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.
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Honey-Glazed Chicken Kabobs
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 363 calories, 22g fat (2g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Pickled Green Beans with Smoked Salmon Dip
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
12 servings (2-1/3 cups dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this appetizer for my son, who's big on delicious but healthy food. The lighter beans-and-dip combo has won over even finicky eaters. —Dinah Halterman, Harmony, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 99 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Zesty Grilled Ham
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If it's ham, my kids will eat it, but they like this kicked-up recipe best of all. Even the small ones eat adult-sized portions, so be sure to make plenty. —Mary Ann Lien, Tyler, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 180 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 845mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 14g protein.
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Parsnip Latkes with Lox and Horseradish Creme
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips. Add fresh dill sprigs for a garnish. —Todd Schmeling, Gurnee, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 71 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Chili Steak & Peppers
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bright and loaded with flavor, this makes a delicious dish you’ll be proud to serve. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked beef with 1/3 cup pepper mixture and 1 tablespoon sauce: 265 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Dijon-Crusted Fish
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Dijon, Parmesan and a hint of horseradish give this toasty fish lots of flavor. The preparation is so easy, it takes just 5 to 7 minutes to get four servings ready for the oven. —Scott Schmidtke, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet: 214 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.
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Reuben Rolls
Servings
about 8 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe came about one night when I was trying to think of a new and different snack to serve the next day. The empty platter at the party signaled that these rolls were a hit! —Darlene Abney, Muenster, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 31 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Dill Sauce for Salmon
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's nothing like fresh salmon, and my mom bakes it just right so it nearly melts in your mouth. Plus, the sour cream dill sauce is subtly seasoned with horseradish so that it doesn't overpower the delicate salmon flavor. —Susan Emery, Everett, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked salmon with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 418 calories, 33g fat (11g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 643mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.
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Chicken Loaf
Total Time
80 mins
Servings
10 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece with 1/3 cup gravy: 290 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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Reuben Waffle Potato Appetizers
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love Reubens, so I turned the classic sandwich into a fun appetizer with corned beef and sauerkraut on waffle fries. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 62 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Horseradish-Crusted Turkey Tenderloins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking for a low-carb entree ideal for company? Consider this specialty. It won a local recipe contest and was featured on a restaurant's menu. The creamy sauce adds a flavor punch. —Ellen Cross, Hubbardsville, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 230 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 3 lean meat, 2 fat.
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Sliced Ham with Roasted Vegetables
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To prepare this colorful, zesty oven meal, I "shop" in my backyard for the fresh garden vegetables and oranges (we have our own tree!) that spark the ham's hearty flavor. It's my family's favorite main dish. —Margaret Pache, Mesa, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 375 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1179mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 7g fiber), 31g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Crab & Green Onion Dip
Total Time
190 mins
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This creamy dip reminds me of my dad, who took us crabbing as kids. Our fingers were always tired after those excursions, but eating the fresh crab was worth it. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 167 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
