Description
These Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings with Garlic Butter are a crispy, gooey, and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for impressing your guests. Filled with melted mozzarella and coated in crispy breadcrumbs, these onion rings are taken to the next level with a rich garlic butter drizzle!
Ingredients
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2 large white onions
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 eggs
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup butter
Instructions
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Prepare the onions: Peel and slice the onions into 1-inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set aside.
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Stuff the onion rings: Take the smaller onion rings and stuff them with shredded mozzarella cheese, then top with another onion ring to form a stuffed “sandwich.”
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Coat the onion rings: In a shallow bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese. Dip each stuffed onion ring into the flour, then the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
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Fry the onion rings: Heat oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Carefully fry the stuffed onion rings in batches for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
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Make garlic butter: In a small pan, melt butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Serve: Drizzle the garlic butter over the crispy mozzarella-stuffed onion rings. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
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For a lighter version, you can bake the stuffed onion rings instead of frying them. Simply place them on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes or until golden.
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You can also add herbs like parsley to the garlic butter for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion ring
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg