Blooming Onion Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
86 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Blooming Onion Sauce
Description
Blooming Onion Sauce is a creamy and tangy condiment made from mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, and prepared horseradish, carefully seasoned with paprika, kosher salt, granulated garlic, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper. These ingredients are whisked together to create a smooth dip that is chilled for at least 30 minutes to blend the flavors fully. The sauce offers a slightly spicy, herbaceous profile with a creamy base that works well as a dip for appetizers like blooming onions or other fried dishes.
The preparation involves simply mixing all ingredients and refrigerating, making it easy to prepare ahead of time. Its texture is thick enough to cling to fried foods, delivering contrasting flavors that enhance the overall taste of the paired dish. This sauce is ideal as a flavorful accompaniment where a creamy, mildly spicy condiment is desired.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon horseradish prepared
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, kosher salt, granulated garlic, dried oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Give the sauce a final stir and serve as a dip with your favorite appetizers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.