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Ultimate Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Onion Rings

Crispy, gooey onion rings filled with savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheese—perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Cook until crispy
  • 1 small onion, sliced into rings Thick rings, about ½-inch wide
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko for extra crunch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup ranch dressing for dipping
  • Oil for frying For deep frying

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.
  4. Stuff each onion ring with the beef mixture, pressing gently to fill without overflowing.
Breading and Frying
  1. Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  2. Dredge each stuffed ring first in flour, then egg, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.
  4. Fry the rings in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  5. Transfer the fried rings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Feel free to make a double batch—these are crowd-pleasers! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.