Cheesy Bacon Onion Rings
These Cheesy Bacon Onion Rings are the ultimate savory snack—crispy, smoky, and melty all in one bite, perfect for dipping and serving at parties, game days, or as a bold side to your favorite meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large red or yellow onions, cut into thick rings
- 8–10 strips of bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Toothpicks (to secure, optional)
- Ranch or preferred dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate onion slices into thick rings.
- In a small bowl, mix cheddar and mozzarella cheese with garlic powder and black pepper.
- Press a small amount of cheese mixture between two onion rings of similar size, forming a sandwich.
- Wrap each cheese-stuffed onion ring tightly with a strip of bacon. Use toothpicks if needed to secure.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bacon is crispy and cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve with ranch or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked bacon for faster prep time.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in an air fryer or oven.
- Try with different cheeses for variety—like pepper jack or gouda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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