Cheeseburger Onion Ring Roll (Printable)
Golden onion rings filled with juicy cheeseburger mixture, coated in panko and fried until crispy.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Onion Rings
01 - 2 large yellow onions
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cheeseburger Filling
08 - 1/2 pound ground beef
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1/4 cup diced pickles
14 - 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
17 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
→ For Frying
18 - Vegetable oil for deep frying
# How To Make It:
01 - Peel and slice onions into thick 1/2-inch rings. Separate into individual rings and set aside.
02 - Place flour in one bowl. Beat eggs in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - Stir in pickles, tomatoes, shredded cheddar, ketchup, and mustard into the cooled beef mixture.
05 - Take the largest intact onion rings and fill each with the cheeseburger mixture, pressing gently to form a compact filling within the ring.
06 - Dredge each filled ring in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the seasoned panko.
07 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry the stuffed onion rings in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
08 - Serve hot with your favorite burger sauce or dipping sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crispy panko crust gives way to that perfect first bite crunch that makes people reach for seconds
- You get all the satisfaction of a cheeseburger without needing buns or plates
- These reheat surprisingly well for leftovers, if you actually have any
02 -
- Cooling the beef mixture before stuffing prevents the cheese from melting too soon and making a mess
- Overfilling the onion rings causes them to burst during frying, so resist the urge to add extra filling
- Letting the coated rings sit for 5 minutes before frying helps the coating adhere better
03 -
- Double the coating mixture if you want extra crispy rolls or are using large onions
- Place the fried rolls on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crispy on all sides