Epic Onion Bombs: Juicy Perfection Wrapped in Bacon Bliss
Onion Bombs are a savory appetizer featuring roasted onions stuffed with a flavorful meat mixture and wrapped in bacon.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Parchment Paper
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 4 large yellow onions or sweet onions
- 1 pound ground beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken if desired
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust according to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust according to taste
For the Wrapping
- 12 strips bacon thick-cut preferred
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce use favorite brand or homemade
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel your onions, slicing off the top inch and hollowing out the insides.
- Mix the filling by combining ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional BBQ sauce in a bowl until well blended.
- Stuff the hollowed onions with the meat mixture, packing it firmly.
- Wrap each stuffed onion tightly with bacon strips, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Arrange the wrapped onions on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, brushing with BBQ sauce halfway through.
- Check that the internal meat temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) before serving.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce before serving for enhanced flavor.