Description
Rich and creamy Blooming Onion Sauce elevates classic appetizers with zesty southern charm. Delightful dipping magic brings restaurant-style indulgence straight to home kitchens, tempting taste buds with irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ketchup
Spice and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) prepared horseradish
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for extra spice)
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice (optional, for tanginess)
Instructions
- Gather a medium-sized mixing vessel and carefully whisk together the creamy mayonnaise with vibrant ketchup, ensuring a smooth initial blend.
- Introduce robust horseradish and tangy Worcestershire sauce into the mixture, stirring with precision to create a harmonious base.
- Sprinkle in smoked paprika, aromatic garlic powder, and pungent onion powder, allowing each seasoning to integrate seamlessly.
- Add a hint of cayenne for a subtle heat, then season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Gently fold in a splash of zesty lemon juice, whisking thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients into a cohesive sauce.
- Transfer the prepared condiment to a sealed container, ensuring an airtight closure.
- Refrigerate the sauce for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more complex and refined dipping experience.
- Before serving, give the sauce a final gentle stir to redistribute any settled ingredients and restore its creamy consistency.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for a lighter, healthier dipping sauce that cuts down on calories.
- Adjust the heat level by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper, making it kid-friendly or spicier for heat lovers.
- Fresh ingredients like grated horseradish or minced garlic can elevate the sauce’s depth and authentic flavor profile.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container for up to
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg