Flowering Vidalia Onion

Total time: 1 hr 15 min PT4500S

Prep time: 20 min

1 cup all-purpose flour (purpose)

1 tsp salt

12 tsp black pepper

1 tsp cayenne pepper

14 tsp dried thyme

1 beaten eggs

1 cup milk

1 vidalia (sweet onion peeled)

12 cup salad dressing (creamy, miracle whip)

2 tbsps prepared horseradish

2 tsps ketchup

14 tsp paprika

14 tsp salt

14 tsp cayenne pepper

18 tsp dried oregano

14 tsp black pepper

1 qt vegetable oil (frying)

Directions

1	Whisk together the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and thyme in a bowl, and set aside. Whisk together the egg and milk in a separate small bowl, and set aside.
2	"Flower" the onion by cutting 1 inch off of the top of the onion, leaving the root intact. Make slices in the onion from top to bottom, 1/2 inch apart, making sure not to cut the roots. Gently separate the pieces of the onion making it look like a blossom. Dip the onion flower into the milk mixture, making sure to moisten all of the "petals". Coat the flower with the seasoned flour, and gently shake off any excess flour. Place the onion onto a plate, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
3	Stir together the creamy salad dressing, horseradish, ketchup, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to make the dipping sauce for the onion.
4	Heat the frying oil in deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5	Fry the onion in the hot oil until the onion is tender on the inside, and crispy golden brown on the outside, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain upside down on a paper towel-lined plate for several minutes before serving with the sauce.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2250

Calories from Fat 2121

% Daily Value *

Protein 7 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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