Easy Blooming Onion Sauce (Print version)
A creamy, tangy blooming onion sauce made in 5 minutes with mayo, ketchup, horseradish, and pantry spices.
# Ingredients:
For the sauce
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1/2 cup (115 g) mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, or 2 teaspoons for mild sauce
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
# Instructions:
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Add the mayonnaise, ketchup, prepared horseradish, and lemon juice to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and evenly colored.
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Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well, scraping the sides of the bowl.
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Taste with an onion ring, fry, or cracker. Add more horseradish for bite, more ketchup for sweetness, or a few drops of lemon juice for brightness.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor. Stir before serving with blooming onions, onion rings, fries, burgers, or chicken tenders.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 3/4 cup sauce.
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Flavor improves after 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Do not freeze, since mayonnaise can separate.