Description
A delicious and fun appetizer that combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers with crispy onion rings.
Ingredients
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- 2 large onions
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions into thick rings, separating the rings.
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños until well combined.
- Stuff each onion ring with the cheese mixture.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each stuffed onion ring in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- For extra heat, use more jalapeños or add some hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before frying.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 onion rings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg