Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Onion Rings

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Instructions:

1. Prep onion rings: Separate large onion slices into rings. Choose pairs of similar-sized rings that nest together (one inside the other).
2. Make filling: In a bowl, mix ground beef with bacon, cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper.
3. Assemble bombs:
   • Place a smaller onion ring inside a larger one.
   • Pack the space between them with the beef-cheese-bacon mixture. Press firmly so it holds.
   • Repeat with all rings.
4. Coat:
   • Dredge each stuffed ring in flour → dip in beaten egg → coat in breadcrumbs.
   • For extra crunch, repeat egg + breadcrumb step.
5. Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry onion rings 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve: With burger sauces — ketchup, mustard, ranch, or even spicy mayo.

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✨ Tips & Variations:

• Bake instead of frying → 400°F (200°C) for ~20 minutes, flipping halfway.
• Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick 🌶️.
• Swap bacon for crispy chorizo or ham.
• Add a dill pickle slice inside for a fun “burger surprise.”

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Ashley, want me to also whip up a mini slider burger version wrapped in onion rings (like handheld bite-size cheeseburgers in crispy onion shells)? 🍔🔥