Bacon Mac Cheese Stuffed Onion Rings Recipe By Tasty

SPINACH-BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, bring about 4 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes less than package directions.
• Add spinach at the last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain noodles and spinach.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring regularly, until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan.
• Add flour to the bacon drippings and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly.
• Gradually add milk, whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
• Add Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Continue to cook, whisking constantly. for about 2 to 3 minutes or until melted.
• Add cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
• Add pasta-spinach mixture and 2/3 of the bacon to the cheese sauce and stir gently to combine.
• Lightly grease a casserole with cooking spray. Spoon pasta mixture into casserole. Top with the remaining 1/3 of the bacon and the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
• Bake in a 350 F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

BACON MAC & CHEESE-STUFFED ONION RINGS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Slice the onion into ½-inch (1.24 cm) thick rounds. Separate the rings and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
• Roughly chop 4 slices of bacon and add to a medium bowl, along with the macaroni and cheese. Stir to combine.
• Fill each onion ring with a generous spoonful of the bacon macaroni and cheese. Transfer to the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until fully hardened.
• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Set a wire rack inside another rimmed baking sheet.
• Finely chop the remaining 2 slices of bacon and add to a medium bowl with the bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Add the flour and eggs to 2 separate bowls.
• Coat a frozen onion ring in the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, then the bread crumbs, then back into the egg and bread crumbs once more. Set on the wire rack and repeat with the remaining onion rings.
• Working in batches of 2-3 at a time, fry the onion rings in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes, until deep golden brown in color and the macaroni and cheese is warmed through.
• Serve the onion rings warm with marinara sauce and ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.
• Enjoy!

BACON MAC & CHEESE-STUFFED ONION RINGS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Slice the onion into ½-inch (1.24 cm) thick rounds. Separate the rings and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
• Roughly chop 4 slices of bacon and add to a medium bowl, along with the macaroni and cheese. Stir to combine.
• Fill each onion ring with a generous spoonful of the bacon macaroni and cheese. Transfer to the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until fully hardened.
• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Set a wire rack inside another rimmed baking sheet.
• Finely chop the remaining 2 slices of bacon and add to a medium bowl with the bread crumbs, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Add the flour and eggs to 2 separate bowls.
• Coat a frozen onion ring in the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, then the bread crumbs, then back into the egg and bread crumbs once more. Set on the wire rack and repeat with the remaining onion rings.
• Working in batches of 2-3 at a time, fry the onion rings in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes, until deep golden brown in color and the macaroni and cheese is warmed through.
• Serve the onion rings warm with marinara sauce and ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.
• Enjoy!