Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Onions

🧅🧀 Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Onions

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet onions (Vidalia or yellow)

• 8 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled

• 1 cup shredded cheddar (sharp is best)

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack

• ¼ cup cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• Salt & black pepper

• Optional upgrades:

  • Green onions or chives

  • Smoked paprika

  • Dash of hot sauce

Instructions

1. Prep the onions
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   Cut onions in half crosswise. Peel.
   Scoop out centers, leaving 2–3 outer layers intact. Chop scooped onion.

2. Parboil
   Boil onion halves in salted water 5–7 minutes until slightly tender. Drain well.

3. Make the filling
   Mix bacon, chopped onion, cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and any extras.

4. Stuff
   Arrange onion halves in a baking dish.
   Fill generously with the cheese-bacon mixture.

5. Bake
   Cover loosely with foil and bake 20 minutes.
   Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes more until bubbly and golden.

Finish Strong

• Sprinkle chives or green onions

• Fresh cracked black pepper

• Optional drizzle of hot honey or balsamic glaze 😮‍🔥

Pro Tips

• Sweet onions give the best caramelized flavor.

• Let them rest 5 minutes so the cheese sets slightly.

• These work as a side dish, appetizer, or burger topper (yes, really).