How often do you go to a restaurant and have something so delicious that you can't stop thinking about it? Outback Steakhouse has a delicious blooming onion sauce that fits this category for me. I have tested this copycat recipe 10 times to get it perfect so that you only have to make it once to taste the signature flavor without trial and error. It has become my favorite dipping sauce for fried foods is ready in just 5 minutes start to finish saving you time to worry about making the foods you will be dipping into your sauce.
This sauce is perfect to pair with game day appetizers. I always have a day during football season where I fry a bunch of food and it is so nice having a sauce that goes well with everything so that I don't have to make multiple sauce and dirty multiple bowls. This sauce also pairs well with certain meats during the holidays like prime rib. If you want to get really creative, add it to a burger as a burger sauce during summer barbecues.
With a sauce this versatile, there is always a time and place for it. It is nice to find a sauce that is packed with flavor but also so easy to make, and I am going to walk you through just how easy it is.
This was inspired by my Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Fried Pickle Sauce on this site, and pairs well with this Crispy Onion Chips.
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Ingredients
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
- ketchup
- prepared horseradish
- garlic powder
- paprika
- ground cayenne pepper
- oregano
- salt
- black pepper
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Add mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup and horseradish to a small bowl.
- Step 2: Add garlic powder, paprika, cayenne powder, oregano, salt and pepper to the bowl.
- Step 3: Mix until combined.
- Step 4: Serve immediately or chill to serve for later.
Hint: I like to use prepared horseradish for this recipe. I find that it adds a good amount of that desired horseradish flavor and it also keeps well in the fridge for a good amount of time.
Substitutions
- Prepared horseradish - fresh horseradish can be used to replace prepared horseradish
- Sour Cream - replace with Greek yogurt or only use mayonnaise if sour cream is not available
- Oregano - replace dried oregano with fresh oregano for a fresher flavor
Variations
- Horseradish Sauce - this sauce is similar in flavor to a horseradish sauce and pairs well with a lot of the same foods
- Spicy - hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce for an added kick
See this Horseradish Sauce recipe on my website!
Equipment
To make this recipe, you will need a small mixing bowl.
Storage
Store the leftovers in an airtight container or a mason jar in the fridge. Good for up to 2 weeks.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Tip
To cut down on dishes, add all of the ingredients to a mason jar and shake the contents once sealed. This will mix the sauce up evenly and also cut down on even more time.
FAQ
This recipe pairs well with onion rings, french fries, onion petals, fried pickles or any other fried food.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this bloomin onion sauce:
📖 Recipe
Copycat Outback Bloomin Onion Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- 1 small bowl
- 1 mixing spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground red cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, horseradish, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne powder, oregano, salt and pepper to a small bowl.
- Mix until combined.
- Serve immediately or chill to serve for later.
Notes
- save leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- perfect to serve with fried foods such as onion rings and french fries.
- best when served after chilling for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
If you have any questions about how to make this copycat blooming onion sauce or need other sauce recipe suggestions, leave a comment below!
Alicia says
Tastes just like the restaurants!
Alicia Moyer says
Thank you!
Christy Phillips says
So easy to make and so good
Alicia Moyer says
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it!