Firecracker Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger Stuffed Onion Bombs
Firecracker Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger Stuffed Onion Bombs
Ingredients
For the Onion Bombs
- 3 white or yellow onions, large
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, for “firecracker” kick
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6-8 slices bacon, thick-cut recommended
- as needed toothpicks
For the Glaze (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 3 large white or yellow onions. Cut them in half crosswise and carefully separate the layers. Select two similar-sized outer layers to form a “shell” for each onion bomb.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and the optional hot sauce. Mix well until just combined. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Take two onion layers that form a shell. Fill the center with the prepared beef mixture. Place another onion layer on top to close the bomb. Wrap each stuffed onion completely with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
For the oven method: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the assembled onion bombs on a lined baking tray. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is fully cooked (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C).
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
For the air fryer method: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed to ensure even cooking and crisping.
⏱️ 22 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the bombs are cooking, prepare the optional glaze by mixing the BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and honey in a small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the glaze over the onion bombs. For an extra caramelized finish, you can broil them for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Let the cooked onion bombs rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Firecracker Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger Stuffed Onion Bombs
For the Onion Bombs
- 3 white or yellow onions, large
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, for “firecracker” kick
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6-8 slices bacon, thick-cut recommended
- as needed toothpicks
For the Glaze (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 3 large white or yellow onions. Cut them in half crosswise and carefully separate the layers. Select two similar-sized outer layers to form a “shell” for each onion bomb.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and the optional hot sauce. Mix well until just combined. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Take two onion layers that form a shell. Fill the center with the prepared beef mixture. Place another onion layer on top to close the bomb. Wrap each stuffed onion completely with 2 slices of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
For the oven method: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the assembled onion bombs on a lined baking tray. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is fully cooked (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C).
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
For the air fryer method: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed to ensure even cooking and crisping.
⏱️ 22 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the bombs are cooking, prepare the optional glaze by mixing the BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and honey in a small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the glaze over the onion bombs. For an extra caramelized finish, you can broil them for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Let the cooked onion bombs rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min