Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup beer
- 1 egg
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 cup diced bacon
Special Equipment Needed:
- Deep fryer
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat the deep fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Peel the onion and cut off the top and bottom. Make a cut down the center of the onion and make four more cuts in a star pattern.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beer and egg.
5. Dip the onion into the beer mixture and then into the flour mixture.
6. Place the onion into the preheated deep fryer and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Remove the onion from the fryer and place it onto a plate lined with paper towels.
8. In a shallow bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
9. Dip the onion into the melted butter and then into the panko mixture.
10. Place the onion back into the fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
11. Remove the onion from the fryer and place it onto a plate lined with paper towels.
12. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and bacon.
13. Stuff the onion with the mixture and place it onto a baking sheet.
14. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
15. Remove the onion from the oven and serve.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Temperature: 375 degrees Fahrenheit
Serving Size: 4
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 590
Fat: 39g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Protein: 18g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- Beer can be substituted with non-alcoholic beer or sparkling water.
- Panko bread crumbs can be substituted with regular bread crumbs.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted with vegan cheese.
- Butter can be substituted with vegan butter.
- Mayonnaise can be substituted with vegan mayonnaise.
- Sour cream can be substituted with vegan sour cream.
- Cheddar cheese can be substituted with vegan cheese.
- Bacon can be substituted with tempeh bacon.
Variations:
- The onion can be stuffed with other ingredients such as mushrooms, spinach, or artichoke hearts.
- The onion can be served with a dipping sauce such as ranch dressing or honey mustard.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to cut the onion in a star pattern for even cooking.
- Make sure to cook the onion in the deep fryer for the correct amount of time.
- Make sure to stuff the onion with the mixture evenly.
Storage Instructions:
The stuffed blooming onion can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
The stuffed blooming onion can be reheated in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
Presentation Ideas:
The stuffed blooming onion can be served on a platter with other appetizers or as a main dish with a side of vegetables.
Garnishes:
The stuffed blooming onion can be garnished with fresh parsley, diced tomatoes, or shredded cheese.
Pairings:
The stuffed blooming onion can be paired with a light beer or white wine.
Suggested Side Dishes:
The stuffed blooming onion can be served with a side of roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a salad.
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the onion is not cooked evenly, make sure to cut the onion in a star pattern.
- If the onion is not cooked through, make sure to cook the onion in the deep fryer for the correct amount of time.
- If the onion is not stuffed evenly, make sure to stuff the onion with the mixture evenly.
Food Safety Advice:
Make sure to cook the onion in the deep fryer at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time.
Food History:
The stuffed blooming onion is a popular appetizer that originated in the United States. It is believed to have been created in the early 1990s.
Flavor Profiles:
The stuffed blooming onion has a savory flavor with a hint of sweetness from the onion. It is also slightly spicy from the jalapeno pepper.
Serving Suggestions:
The stuffed blooming onion can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish. It can also be served with a side of vegetables or a salad.
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