How To Make A Texas Roadhouse Cactus Bloom

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• canola oil
• 2 -3 extra large onions
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup prepared chili sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 12 ounces beer

Recipe

• 1 mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chili sauce, cayenne pepper and horseradish sauce in a medium mixing bowl until well combined.
• 2 divide sauce among small condiment cups. refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 3 heat the oil in a deep fryer or larrge stock pot to 375-400° fahrenheit.
• 4 prepare the seasoned flour mix by combining flour with garlic powder, paprika, sugar and pepper in a large mixing bowl. whisk seasonings and flour to incorporate well.
• 5 slice 3/4 inch of the root end of each onion.
• 6 make 12-16 slices into the trimmed end working in a clockwise manner. do not cut completely through the onion, leaving about an inch of uncut onion near the opposite root end.
• 7 remove about 1 inch of the center petals from each onion.
• 8 toss the onions in the seasoned flour to coat well. peel back the petals slightly to allow the flour to reach between each petal, but do not remove.
• 9 combine remaining flour, paprika, pepper, cornstarch, salt, and garlic salt and beer in a second large mixing bowl. whisk well until smooth.
• 10 dip the floured onions in the batter. allow excess batter to drip off each onion.
• 11 use a fryer basket to carefully place the battered onions, one at a time, into the hot oil. cook for about 90 seconds, flip and cook for an additional 90 seconds.
• 12 transfer onions to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
• 13 place on a serving platter and insert the cup of dipping sauce in the center of each onion.