Awesome Blossom
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1½ tablespoons ketchup
1½ teaspoons prepared horseradish
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Fried Onion
Vegetable oil, for frying (amount will vary depending on the size of your pot or electric fryer)
1 large Vidalia onion, approximately 1 pound in weight
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1½ teaspoons sweet paprika
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1½ to 2 cups buttermilk
Instructions
To make the dipping sauce, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, prepared horseradish, sweet paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to a small mixing bowl. Stir to fully combine all ingredients. Transfer the dipping sauce to a small serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.