Gluten-Free Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Onion Rings
A delicious and spicy twist on traditional onion rings, stuffed with creamy jalapeño popper filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 large onions
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the onions into thick rings and carefully separate them.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each onion ring with the cheese mixture.
- Set up a breading station with gluten-free flour, beaten eggs, and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Dip each stuffed onion ring first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded onion rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- For extra spice, add more jalapeños to the filling.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 onion rings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg