Blooming Onion Dipping Sauce Recipe
This Blooming Onion Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dip perfect for enhancing the flavor of blooming onions, fries, or your favorite appetizers. Made with a blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish sauce, and a medley of spices, it’s easy to prepare and refrigerate to develop a rich, savory taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup (serves 6-8 as a dip) 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine base ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish sauce until the mixture is smooth and even.
- Add seasonings: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until all the spices are thoroughly incorporated.
- Chill the sauce: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and deepen.
- Serve: Serve the sauce chilled alongside blooming onion, fries, or any appetizers you prefer for a delicious dip.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the sauce to chill for longer than 30 minutes, ideally up to 2 hours.
- You can adjust the horseradish quantity to increase or decrease the spiciness according to your preference.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use kosher salt for the best balance, but regular salt can be substituted if necessary.
- Try experimenting by adding a dash of hot sauce if you prefer a spicier kick.
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