Bacon Cheddar Onion Bombs

Absolutely! Here’s a long, detailed, flavor-loaded recipe for Bacon Cheddar Onion Bombs — a smoky, cheesy, meaty treat that’s perfect for grilling, oven-roasting, or even air frying. These bombs are like meatloaf-stuffed onions wrapped in bacon, oozing with cheddar and packed with flavor.

🧅🥓 Bacon Cheddar Onion Bombs (Makes 4 large bombs)

⏰ Time Overview:

• Prep time: 30–35 minutes
• Cook time: 45–60 minutes (depending on cooking method)
• Total: ~1 hour 15 minutes

📝 Ingredients

🧅 For the Onion Bomb Shell:

• 2 large yellow or sweet onions (you’ll use outer layers to form shells)
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine (to secure the bombs)

🥩 For the Meat Filling:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 for flavor and binding)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional for heat)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions or chives
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

🧀 For the Cheesy Core:

• 1/2 cup cubed cheddar or cheese curds (about 4–6 cubes total)

🥓 For the Bacon Wrap:

• 8–12 slices of regular-cut bacon (not thick-cut — it needs to crisp up)
• Optional: BBQ sauce or glaze for basting

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

🔥 Step 1: Prep the Onions

1. Cut off the top and root ends of the onions. Peel.
2. Slice the onions in half vertically (from top to root).
3. Carefully separate the layers of each onion — you’ll need 2–3 large outer layers per bomb (to form the “shell”).
   
   • You should get 4 full “shells” from 2 large onions.
5. Set aside smaller inner pieces for other use or finely dice some to add to the meat filling.

🧂 Step 2: Make the Meat Mixture

1. In a large bowl, mix together:
   
   • Ground beef
   • Egg
   • Breadcrumbs + milk
   • Worcestershire
   • Garlic/onion powders, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne
   • Green onions
3. Add shredded cheddar and mix until everything is fully incorporated.
   
   • Be careful not to overmix or it’ll get tough.
5. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions.
6. Press a small cube or two of cheddar into the center of each portion and seal the meat around it to form a ball.

🧅 Step 3: Wrap with Onion Shells

1. Take two large onion halves and form them around each meatball, like you’re wrapping the meat inside the onion.
2. You may need to trim or stack layers to get a snug fit.
3. Press firmly — the onion helps hold everything together.

🥓 Step 4: Wrap with Bacon

1. Lay out 2–3 strips of bacon per bomb.
2. Wrap the bacon around the onion bomb, tucking the ends underneath or securing with toothpicks.
   
   • Make sure all seams are covered with bacon to hold in the cheesy filling.

🌡️ Step 5: Cooking Methods

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Oven Method

 (Easiest):

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place bombs on a foil-lined baking sheet with a wire rack (to allow fat to drain and heat to circulate).
3. Bake for 45–60 minutes