If you love cheeseburgers, these Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Onions are a fun and flavorful recipe to try. Sweet, tender onions are filled with seasoned ground beef, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, then baked until golden and delicious. They deliver all the comforting flavors of a bacon cheeseburger without the bun, making them a great option for a family dinner or a weekend cookout.
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons diced pickles, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish or rimmed baking tray with aluminum foil and lightly grease it.
- Prepare the onions: Peel the onions and carefully trim a small amount from the bottom of each so they can stand upright. Cut off the tops and gently remove the centers, leaving sturdy outer layers to hold the filling. Reserve some of the removed onion for the beef mixture.
- Soften the onion shells: Place the hollowed onions in a baking dish, cover loosely with foil, and bake for 15–20 minutes to help them soften.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and a little of the reserved chopped onion. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Season the filling: Stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix in the chopped bacon and optional diced pickles.
- Stuff the onions: Remove the softened onions from the oven. Carefully spoon the beef mixture into each onion shell, pressing gently to fill the centers.
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over each stuffed onion.
- Bake until tender: Return the onions to the oven and bake uncovered for approximately 20–30 minutes, or until the onions are tender and the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Cooking time will depend on the size of the onions.
- Rest and serve: Let the stuffed onions rest for 5 minutes before serving. Add extra chopped bacon or a drizzle of burger sauce if desired.
Tips for the Best Stuffed Onions
- Choose large onions: Larger onions are easier to hollow out and provide more room for the filling.
- Keep the shells sturdy: Leave enough onion layers to prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Drain the beef: Removing excess fat helps prevent the filling from becoming greasy.
- Customize the flavor: Add diced pickles, a little barbecue sauce, or your favorite burger seasoning.
- Check doneness: Ground beef should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Course: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
- Cooking Method: Oven-Baked
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Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Onions Recipe
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Make bacon cheeseburger stuffed onions filled with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese. An easy, delicious baked dinner idea.