KISS MY CHEESEBURGER ONION BOMBS
KISS MY CHEESEBURGER ONION BOMBS
Ingredients
For the Onion Bombs
- 3 large onions
- 1 pound ground beef, or ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, to 8 slices
For the Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, sugar-free if cutting
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey, or substitute
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Cut the ends off the 3 large onions, then slice them in half. Carefully separate the layers of the onions. Select two suitable layers to form each "shell" for the onion bombs, placing one inside the other for a thicker, more stable base.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the meat mixture: In a large bowl, combine the 1 pound of ground beef (or turkey), 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Then, gently fold in the 1 cup of cheddar cheese into the meat mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Assemble the onion bombs: Take the prepared double-layered onion shells and firmly stuff each with the beef and cheese mixture. Press the onion layers around the meat to seal it, forming a compact bomb. Once stuffed, wrap each onion bomb with 1 to 2 slices of bacon, ensuring the bacon is secured around the onion bomb.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the onion bombs (Oven Method): Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the assembled onion bombs in an oven-safe dish. Cook for 35–45 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the bacon is crispy. Alternatively, for the Air Fryer Method: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Cook for 18–22 minutes, checking for doneness.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Apply Glaze (Optional but Elite): While the onion bombs are cooking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce (sugar-free if cutting), 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon of honey (or substitute) in a small bowl. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush this glaze liberally over the onion bombs. For a sticky, caramelized finish, briefly broil the glazed onion bombs for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve: The cheeseburger onion bombs can be served as-is for an elite experience, over a bed of fresh lettuce for a lighter option, or with Greek yogurt ranch for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
KISS MY CHEESEBURGER ONION BOMBS
For the Onion Bombs
- 3 large onions
- 1 pound ground beef, or ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, to 8 slices
For the Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, sugar-free if cutting
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey, or substitute
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Cut the ends off the 3 large onions, then slice them in half. Carefully separate the layers of the onions. Select two suitable layers to form each "shell" for the onion bombs, placing one inside the other for a thicker, more stable base.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the meat mixture: In a large bowl, combine the 1 pound of ground beef (or turkey), 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Then, gently fold in the 1 cup of cheddar cheese into the meat mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Assemble the onion bombs: Take the prepared double-layered onion shells and firmly stuff each with the beef and cheese mixture. Press the onion layers around the meat to seal it, forming a compact bomb. Once stuffed, wrap each onion bomb with 1 to 2 slices of bacon, ensuring the bacon is secured around the onion bomb.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the onion bombs (Oven Method): Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the assembled onion bombs in an oven-safe dish. Cook for 35–45 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the bacon is crispy. Alternatively, for the Air Fryer Method: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Cook for 18–22 minutes, checking for doneness.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Apply Glaze (Optional but Elite): While the onion bombs are cooking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce (sugar-free if cutting), 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon of honey (or substitute) in a small bowl. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush this glaze liberally over the onion bombs. For a sticky, caramelized finish, briefly broil the glazed onion bombs for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve: The cheeseburger onion bombs can be served as-is for an elite experience, over a bed of fresh lettuce for a lighter option, or with Greek yogurt ranch for dipping.