Description
Mozzarella Stuffed Onion Rings with Garlic Butter are a crispy and cheesy appetizer or snack featuring sweet onion rings filled with melted mozzarella, breaded and baked to golden perfection, then drizzled with flavorful garlic butter for an irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Onion Rings
- 2 large onions, sliced into rings
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Breading
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Garlic Butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the onion rings evenly.
- Stuff Onion Rings: Carefully separate the onion rings and stuff each ring with shredded mozzarella cheese, pressing gently to ensure the cheese stays in place inside the ring.
- Prepare Flour Mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoning base for coating the onion rings.
- Bread the Rings: Dip each stuffed onion ring first into the flour mixture, coating evenly. Next, dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs for a crispy exterior.
- Bake: Arrange the coated onion rings on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake them for 15-20 minutes until they turn golden brown and become crispy.
- Make Garlic Butter: While the onion rings are baking, melt the unsalted butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant to infuse the butter.
- Finish and Serve: Once the onion rings are baked, immediately drizzle the warm garlic butter over them to add rich flavor, and serve hot for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use sweet onions such as Vidalia for a milder, sweeter flavor.
- Ensure mozzarella is packed tightly inside to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
- For extra crispiness, you may broil the onion rings for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Leftover garlic butter can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for other dishes.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute regular flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
