Bloomin Onion Sauce with Chili Sauce and Worcestershire
A tangy, creamy dipping sauce that perfectly complements crispy onion appetizers or fried foods. This copycat restaurant-style sauce combines mayonnaise with chili sauce, Dijon mustard, and a blend of spices including onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. The flavors develop and improve when allowed to meld together, making it ideal for preparing ahead of time. Serve with bloomin onions, onion rings, or any fried appetizer for an authentic restaurant experience.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup chili sauce, such as Heinz or Del Monte
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, hot sauce and lemon juice in a bowl or mini food processor
- 2
Blend well until smooth and combined
- 3
Allow sauce to sit for flavors to marry before serving
Tips
Allow sauce to sit and marry for best flavor development before serving
Use chili sauce like Heinz or Del Monte, not Thai chili sauce or sriracha
Can be made up to one week ahead and refrigerated
Good to Know
Refrigerate for up to one week in covered container
Can be made up to one week ahead, flavors improve with time
Serve at room temperature or chilled with bloomin onions, onion rings, or fried foods
Common Mistakes
Use chili sauce not Thai chili sauce to avoid overpowering heat
Blend thoroughly to avoid lumpy texture
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make this sauce ahead of time?
Yes, this sauce can be made up to one week ahead and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors actually improve when allowed to marry together over time.
What type of chili sauce should I use?
Use American-style chili sauce like Heinz or Del Monte, which is sweet and tangy. Do not use Thai chili sauce or sriracha as these are much spicier and will overpower the sauce.
Can I freeze this sauce?
Freezing is not recommended as mayonnaise-based sauces can separate when thawed, resulting in an unpleasant texture that cannot be easily restored.