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Layered in a 'tower of onion rings' Recipe

American · Main course · 45 min total

A stunning appetizer featuring crispy onion rings layered with seasoned ground meat and melted cheese, baked into a tower that's as impressive as it is delicious.

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rings
• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Separate onion slices into rings. Select the 12 largest rings (about 4 inches diameter) for the towers; reserve smaller rings for another use.
2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix well and form into 4 equal patties, each slightly smaller than the onion rings.
3. Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Set up a breading station: flour, beaten eggs, and panko.
4. Dip each onion ring into flour, then egg, then panko, pressing to adhere. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Place 3 fried onion rings on the baking sheet in a stack, slightly overlapping. Place a beef patty inside the top ring, pressing down gently. Repeat to form 4 towers.
7. Top each tower with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and beef is cooked through (internal temp 160°F). Let rest 2 minutes before serving.

Tips

• For extra crunch, double-bread the onion rings by repeating the egg and panko steps.
• Serve with ranch dressing or ketchup for dipping.
• Leftover towers can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.

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