So far I’ve shared lots of savory recipes for Football Foods Friday. This week, I thought I’d create a sweet treat in honor of Halloween coming up. Candy corn is one of my favorite Halloween candies. I can only eat a couple at a time because they are so sweet, but I love them!…
Football Foods Friday
Baked Bloomin’ Onions {Football Foods Friday}
I love Bloomin’ Onions! The best part is the sauce. For this football appetizer, I decided to go a little healthier and try baking the onions instead of frying them. While fried is still better, this is a great substitute when you are watching what you eat.
I used a medium onion so that each person can have their own bloomin’ onion. If you prefer the giant onions, use two and add an extra egg.
This sauce tastes just like Outback’s! You can make the sauce while the onions are in the oven and put it in the fridge until you are ready to serve the food.

Baked Bloomin’ Onions
Ingredients
For the Bloomin' Onions:
- 3 medium vidalia onions
- 2/3 cup flour, I used whole wheat
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
For the dipping sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp creamy horseradish
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1/3 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch pepper
Instructions
For the Bloomin' Onion
- Preheat oven to 400
- Peel the onions. On a cutting board, use a knife to cut the off the top (not the root) 1/4 inch of the onion. Hold the onion so that the flat part you just cut is on the cutting board. Start to cut the onion in half, but stop about 1/2 an inch before the bottom. Cut in half again, and then into eighths.
- Carefully peel the layers back so the onion opens up slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour, cajun seasoning and salt. In another bowl of the same size, whisk the eggs.
- Take another bowl that is slightly larger than the onion and place the onion in it, flat side down. Pour the egg mixture over the onion, being sure to coat the onion completely. Pour the excess eggs back into their bowl.
- Sprinkle the flour mixture over the onion until well coated. Repeat for all the onions.
- Place the onions on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until slightly crispy.
For the dipping sauce:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Did you miss any of the previous Football Foods Friday recipes?
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Football Foods Friday — Buffalo Chicken Dip
Football season is here, my friends! I love getting together with friends to watch the game each week. The best part? THE FOOD! Join me each Friday for a creative recipe you can make over the weekend.
Do you have a guy who loves football and food? These man-pleasing recipes will be sure to impress him and his friends. I’ve been brainstorming lots of new ideas for appetizers, dips, and finger foods, as well as twists on classic favorites. I’m really excited to share the recipes with you each week.
This week, I’m pulling a favorite out of the archives! This Buffalo Chicken Dip is my go-to for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. It disappears so quickly! The best part is, you only need 5 ingredients and you can whip it up in a matter of minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (I used canned chicken)
- 1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a 1 quart baking dish, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
What are some of your favorite foods for Football season? If you have an idea for something I should make, let me know by leaving a comment.