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Steakhouse Blooming Onion Dip, and where to source it

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Horseradish is the ingredient nobody can name. It's what makes the dip bite back instead of tasting like seasoned mayo — start light, because it builds as it rests.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cooknone — chill
Makesabout 1 cup
CuisineAmerican
Cost$$
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains  dairy · eggs
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 cup
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Mayonnaise
The creamy base. Real, full-fat.
1/2 cuprecommended
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Sour cream
For tang and body. A cultured full-fat sour cream is best.
2 tbsprecommended
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Ketchup
For color and a little sweetness against the heat.
2 tbsprecommended
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Prepared horseradish
The signature bite — start with less, it strengthens overnight. To taste.
1–2 tspto taste
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Paprika and cayenne
Recommended to start; paprika for color, cayenne for heat. Both to taste.
1/2 tsp + a pinchto taste
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Dried oregano
A pinch for the steakhouse-seasoning note. Optional.
1/4 tspto taste
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. StirStir everything together until smooth and evenly colored.
  2. RestChill at least an hour — the horseradish and cayenne both bloom and even out as it sits.
  3. AdjustTaste cold and add horseradish or cayenne for more bite.
The Toolkit

Mixing bowl · Spatula

Straight Answers
Can you freeze Steakhouse Blooming Onion Dip? — Not ideal

Not really — the cream, custard, or emulsion turns grainy or splits once thawed. This one is best kept fresh in the fridge.

Can you make Steakhouse Blooming Onion Dip ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it keeps in the fridge for several days; stir or shake it before serving.

Is Steakhouse Blooming Onion Dip gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Steakhouse Blooming Onion Dip vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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