Description
This Blooming Onion Dip is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Combining finely diced onions, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and a blend of spices with crispy fried onion topping creates a delicious dip that pairs wonderfully with toasted French bread, chips, or crackers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 ½ tablespoons ketchup
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings & Toppings
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup fried onions (for topping)
For Serving
- French bread (sliced, toasted, for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare Onion: Finely dice the medium onion and set it aside for later use in the dip mixture.
- Mix Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Blend Ingredients: Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the mixture until it is completely smooth and well combined.
- Add Onion and Spices: Stir in the finely diced onion, Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper into the mixture.
- Combine Thoroughly: Mix all the ingredients together again until evenly incorporated.
- Transfer to Serving Bowl: Pour the dip mixture into a serving bowl and smooth out the surface for an even appearance.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the fried onions evenly over the top of the dip to add texture and flavor.
- Serve: Offer the Blooming Onion Dip alongside toasted French bread slices, chips, pretzels, or crackers for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Use freshly fried onions for the topping for the best crunch and flavor.
- Panko breadcrumbs add texture; if unavailable, crushed saltine crackers can be a suitable substitute.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Keep the dip chilled until ready to serve for optimal taste and freshness.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with a variety of dippers, including vegetables, making it versatile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
