Baked Bloomin' Onion
From McGough's Recipes
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE ONION
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 large eggs
- 1 c. bread crumbs
- 2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- Kosher salt
FOR OUTBACK'S SECRET SAUCE
- 2/3 c. mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. ketchup
- 1 tsp. horseradish
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
- Kosher salt
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice off onion stem and set onion on flat side. Cut an inch from the root down, into 12 to 16 sections, being careful not to cut all the way through. Flip over and gently pull out sections of onion to separate petals.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 1 tablespoon water. In another shallow bowl, whisk together bread crumbs and spices and season with salt. Dip onion into egg wash, then dredge in bread crumb mixture, using a spoon to fully coat.
- Set onion on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden and tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Season with salt.
- Serve onion with Outback’s Secret Sauce.