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
- 6-8 slices bacon
For the Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, sugar-free if cutting
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey, or suitable swap
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Cut off both ends of the 3 large onions, then peel them. Cut each onion in half through the equator. Carefully separate the layers of the onions to create individual "shells." Select two sturdy onion layers to form the shells for each bomb. You will likely have leftover onion layers.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the meat mixture: In a large mixing 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.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Assemble the onion bombs: Take one onion shell and fill it with a generous portion of the prepared beef and cheese mixture. Place another onion shell on top to enclose the filling, forming a "bomb" shape. Gently press the two onion halves together to seal the filling inside. Repeat this process for the remaining onions and filling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Wrap with bacon: Take 6 to 8 slices of bacon and wrap them securely around each stuffed onion bomb. Ensure the bacon covers the seams of the onion shells to help hold them together during cooking. Place the wrapped bombs into an oven-safe dish, such as a cast iron skillet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cook the onion bombs using your preferred method. For the oven method, preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the onion bombs in the oven and cook for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is cooked through. For the air fryer method, preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Cook the onion bombs for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is cooked through.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Prepare and apply the optional glaze: If using, combine the 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce (sugar-free if desired), 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon of honey (or a suitable swap) in a small bowl. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush this glaze generously over the onion bombs. For an extra sticky finish, you may broil them briefly after glazing, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve the Kiss My Cheeseburger Onion Bombs as-is for an elite experience, over a bed of fresh lettuce, or with a side of 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
- 6-8 slices bacon
For the Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, sugar-free if cutting
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey, or suitable swap
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Cut off both ends of the 3 large onions, then peel them. Cut each onion in half through the equator. Carefully separate the layers of the onions to create individual "shells." Select two sturdy onion layers to form the shells for each bomb. You will likely have leftover onion layers.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the meat mixture: In a large mixing 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.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Assemble the onion bombs: Take one onion shell and fill it with a generous portion of the prepared beef and cheese mixture. Place another onion shell on top to enclose the filling, forming a "bomb" shape. Gently press the two onion halves together to seal the filling inside. Repeat this process for the remaining onions and filling.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Wrap with bacon: Take 6 to 8 slices of bacon and wrap them securely around each stuffed onion bomb. Ensure the bacon covers the seams of the onion shells to help hold them together during cooking. Place the wrapped bombs into an oven-safe dish, such as a cast iron skillet.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cook the onion bombs using your preferred method. For the oven method, preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the onion bombs in the oven and cook for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is cooked through. For the air fryer method, preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Cook the onion bombs for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the beef is cooked through.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Prepare and apply the optional glaze: If using, combine the 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce (sugar-free if desired), 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon of honey (or a suitable swap) in a small bowl. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush this glaze generously over the onion bombs. For an extra sticky finish, you may broil them briefly after glazing, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve the Kiss My Cheeseburger Onion Bombs as-is for an elite experience, over a bed of fresh lettuce, or with a side of Greek yogurt ranch for dipping.