🧾 Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions (cut into ½-inch thick rings, separated)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4–5 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
🔧 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the chopped cooked bacon and shredded cheddar.
- Let the mixture cool slightly.
2️⃣ Stuff the Onion Rings
- Lay onion rings on a tray.
- Spoon the cheeseburger mixture inside each ring, pressing it in firmly to fill the center.
- Freeze the stuffed rings for 15–20 minutes so they hold together while coating.
3️⃣ Coat the Rings
- Prepare 3 shallow bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each frozen stuffed ring in flour → egg → breadcrumbs, making sure it’s fully coated.
4️⃣ Fry
- Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry rings in small batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
Air Fryer Option:
Spray coated rings lightly with oil and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway.
✅ Serve
Serve immediately while hot with ketchup, spicy mayo, or burger sauce for dipping.
