Blooming Onion Sauce
Blooming Onion Sauce is a bold, creamy, and tangy dipping sauce made to complement fried favorites like blooming onions, onion rings, fries, and more. Packed with flavor from mayo, ketchup, horseradish, garlic, and paprika, this easy-to-make dip delivers a restaurant-style experience right at home. Perfect for parties, appetizers, or casual snacking, it’s a crowd-pleasing condiment you’ll want to keep on hand.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup
- Category: Sauce, Dip, Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish sauce
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Mix the Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne (if using), and lemon juice. -
Stir Until Smooth:
Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined. -
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. -
Serve:
Serve chilled as a dip for blooming onions, onion rings, fries, chicken tenders, or as a burger spread.
Notes
Lighter Option: Swap half the mayo with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
Make it Spicier: Add a dash of hot sauce or increase the cayenne.
Herby Upgrade: Stir in fresh chopped chives, parsley, or dill for a fresh flavor boost.
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