Bacon Mac Cheese Stuffed Onion Rings Recipe By Tasty

BREAKFAST ONION CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400˚ (200˚C).
• Mix eggs, milk, and spices in large mixing bowl.
• Add broccoli, bacon, and cheese, and continue mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated.
• Cut ends off the red onion and then slice in half. Gently pop out rings, using desired size.
• Heat cast-iron pan on low and place onion rings in the pan.
• Spoon in small amount of egg mixture and press on the onion ring create a seal, then repeat for all rings.
• Pour the remaining mixture filling to just about the top of each ring.
• Cover with foil.
• Place in oven and cook for 25 minutes, or until eggs are cooked through and slightly puffed and onion rings are tender.
• Remove from pan immediately and sprinkle with desired topping. (We used grated parmesan cheese.)
• Enjoy!

LOADED CHEESY MASHED POTATO BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut cheddar cheese block into small cubes.
• Place cold mashed potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add green onion, chopped bacon, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1 egg - mix well.
• With lightly floured hands - pick up a tablespoon sized ball of potato mixture and flatten into a small pancake. Place a cube of cheddar in the center and wrap the potato mixture around the cheese. Repeat.
• In three separate bowls, add flour, remaining egg (whisked) and breadcrumbs. Coat the potato ball in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Coat once more with egg and once more with bread crumbs. Set aside - store in fridge while you wait to fry.
• In a medium pan heat oil over medium/high heat (to approximately 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the potatoes in batches until browned on all sides.
• Transfer fried potato balls to paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
• Transfer to a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 5 minutes at 400˚F (200˚C).
• 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!