Cheese Stuffed Blooming Onion Recipe By Tasty

DEEP-FRIED BLOOMING ONION RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut the top of an onion and place it cut-side down.
• Using a sharp knife make 4 ½-inch (11.5 cm) cuts then go back and make 3 cuts in between each quarter.
• Flip the onion over and coax apart its layers or "petals". In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and the milk.
• In large bowl combine flour, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
• Place the onion in it, coating every petal with egg wash.
• Place the onion in the dry mixture coating every petal.
• Coat the onion in the egg wash and dry mixture one more time.
• Heat canola oil to 375ºF (190ºC) in a deep-fryer or dutch oven.
• Place onion in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• With tongs add the onion to the oil for 2 minutes or until it is browned and crispy.
• Move onion to plate covered in paper towels and allow to drain for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine sour cream, salt, pepper, paprika, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
• Nutrition Calories: 3341 Fat: 338 grams Carbs: 68 grams Fiber: 3 grams Sugars: 9 grams Protein: 16 grams
• Enjoy!

BLOOMING QUESADILLA RING RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, add the chicken, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and taco sauce, and mix to combine. Set aside.
• Cut each tortilla in half. Evenly add about 2 tablespoons each of the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and chicken mixture to each tortilla half.
• Roll the tortillas into cones, starting fro the cut edge and making sure not to push the ingredients out of the tortilla.
• Place a wide mouth jar or glass in the center of the baking sheet.
• Create a ring around the jar with about 13 tortilla cones. The points of the cones should be in the center, touching the jar. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the layer. Repeat with the remaining cones to make 2 more layers, finishing with the rest of the cheddar and Monterey Jack. Remove the jar from the center of the ring.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges of the tortillas are crispy, 15-20 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the blooming quesadilla to a serving platter. Place your dip of choice inside the ring and top with your desired garnishes. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

CHEESE-STUFFED BLOOMING ONION RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut just the top off an onion and place it cut-side down.
• Using a sharp knife, go around the root of the onion and make 4 evenly spaced cuts, being careful not to cut all the way through. Go back around and make 2 additional cuts between each quarter.
• Flip the onion over and coax apart its layers (or "petals").
• Place 2 slices of mozzarella cheese on top of each other, cut them into ½-inch (1 cm) slices, then cut them in half.
• Place a piece of cheese in between all of the onion petals.
• Freeze the onion for 1 hour.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and the eggs.
• In large bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic salt, black pepper, and paprika.
• Place the onion in the wet mixture, turning it until every petal is coated.
• Place the onion in the dry mixture, coating every petal.
• Coat the onion in the egg wash and dry mixture one more time.
• Place onion in the freezer for 20 minutes.
• Heat canola oil to 375ºF (190ºC) in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
• With tongs, add the onion to the oil for 2 minutes or until it is browned and crispy on all sides.
• Move onion to plate covered in paper towels and allow to drain for 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!

CHEESE-STUFFED SWEET ONIONS

Steps:

• Peel onions. Cut a 1/2-in. slice off top of each onion; remove centers with a melon baller, leaving 1/2-in. shells. Chop removed onion, reserving 3 cups (save remaining onion for another use). Mix together goat and blue cheeses, minced thyme and reserved onion; spoon into onions., Place onions and stock in a 6-qt. slow cooker; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and Romano cheese. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until onions are tender. Cut in half to serve; sprinkle with thyme leaves.