Cheeseburger Onion Ring Roll (Printable)

Golden crispy onion rings stuffed with seasoned cheeseburger filling and rolled in crunchy panko for the ultimate party appetizer.

# Ingredient List:

→ Onion Ring Coating

01 - 2 large yellow onions, sliced into ½-inch rings
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs, beaten
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Cheeseburger Filling

08 - ½ pound ground beef
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
13 - ¼ cup diced pickles
14 - ¼ cup diced tomatoes
15 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
17 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

→ For Frying

18 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

# Steps:

01 - Peel onions and slice into thick ½-inch rings. Separate into individual rings and reserve the largest intact ones for stuffing.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and combine panko breadcrumbs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Brown the meat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
04 - Stir diced pickles, tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, ketchup, and mustard into the cooled beef mixture until well combined.
05 - Fill each large onion ring with the cheeseburger mixture, pressing gently to create a compact, even filling that stays within the ring boundaries.
06 - Dredge each stuffed ring in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten eggs, then press firmly into the seasoned panko mixture to coat thoroughly on all sides.
07 - Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot. Fry the stuffed rings in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
08 - Arrange hot onion ring rolls on a serving platter with your preferred burger sauce or dipping condiment on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That first bite delivers everything you love about a cheeseburger but in finger food form
  • The crispy panko coating shatters beautifully while the onion gets sweet and tender inside
  • Perfect for game day or when you want to impress friends without spending hours cooking
02 -
  • Pat your onion rings dry before filling them or the breading will slide right off
  • Don't crowd the fryer, too many cold rings at once drops the oil temperature and makes them greasy
  • The filling needs to be room temperature or the cheese melts too fast and makes a mess
03 -
  • Double the recipe if you're feeding more than four people, they go faster than you'd believe
  • Work quickly when breading, the longer the rings sit the soggier they get
  • Test one ring first before frying the whole batch to check your seasoning and oil temp

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