Mozzarella-Stuffed Onion Rings with Garlic Butter
Crispy, cheesy bites of onion rings stuffed with a flavorful garlic butter mozzarella filling, perfect for appetizers or side dishes.
Ingredients
Onion Rings
- 2 large large white onions
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Use fresh mozzarella for better melting texture.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Add extra herbs for flavor if desired.
Breading and Frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs Beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Mixed with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- 1/4 cup butter Melted for frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the onions into thick rings and carefully separate the rings.
- In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella cheese and minced garlic.
- Stuff the onion rings with the cheese mixture and set aside.
Breading
- Set up a breading station with separate bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each stuffed onion ring into flour, then the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the breaded onion rings until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes for additional crispiness.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. For longer storage, freeze the uncoated stuffed onion rings before frying.