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Ultimate loaded bacon cheeseburger with crispy onion rings

Ultimate Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Onion Rings

Crispy onion rings filled with a hearty beef and cheese mixture, combined with the flavors of bacon for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
For the Onion Rings
  • 1 small onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Oil for frying Oil for frying
For Dipping
  • 1 cup ranch dressing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble finely and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper until well combined.
  3. Slice the onion into thick rings (about ½-inch wide) and carefully separate the layers to create rings.
Assembly
  1. Stuff each onion ring with the beef mixture, pressing gently to fill without overflowing.
  2. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each stuffed ring first in flour, then egg, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
Frying
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry the rings in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  2. Transfer the fried rings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

For best results, chill the beef mixture before stuffing to help it hold together better when frying. You can bake the rings instead of frying for a lighter option.