These mozzarella stuffed bacon wrapped onions are an amazing side dish or main course! Baked or grilled on the barbecue they are a sweet and savory dish with lots of cheese oozing out. Keto friendly and just amazing.
These stuffed onions look amazing right?? I used Vidalia onions who generously sponsored this post to make these mozzarella stuffed bacon wrapped onions in the oven. You could easily throw them on the barbecue too! (originally published 4/17, affiliate links present)
Stuffed onions
- They provide the perfect “bowl” to fill with your favorite things. Ours being bacon and cheese.
- Baked is wonderful however during the Summertime you can use this recipe on the grill too!
- Instead of using a cookie sheet you can wrap each one in aluminum foil and put them on your barbecue!
Stuffed onion bombs
Take them camping too and throw them on the campfire for an amazing meal or side dish too.
They could even be stuffed with a meatloaf instead of cheese. 😉 Vidalia onions are a seasonal treat only available in the Spring and Summer months.
- So right now is the best time to pick up a few and give these mozzarella stuffed bacon wrapped onions a try.
The first time I made them I had one myself for lunch.
I couldn’t wait to share what I had made with my husband. But, surprisingly enough when my kids came home they loved them too!
Mozzarella stuffed bacon wrapped onions
- Vidalia Onions
- Bacon
- Olive Oil
- Cream Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Oregano / Salt
What are you waiting for??!!
Whether you’re looking for an amazing side dish or a main course that is different and everyone will ask the recipe for, these are it! Vidalia Onions are incredibly versatile and add flavor to a wide variety of dishes.
If you love cheese we do too and recommend making these homemade cheese curds next to tempt you for seconds… Then try:
- Bacon wrapped air fryer steak is another winner
- Serve these onions with the best way to make baked potatoes
- If you’re grilling these stuffed onions throw on some brussel sprouts on the grill too
Mozzarella Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Onions
Ingredients
- 4 Vidalia Onions (for 3 servings, double if you want more)
- 8 pcs bacon (2 per onion)
- 1/2 c cream cheese softened
- 1 c mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cut about 1/4 of the top of your onion off.
- Slightly cut the other end just to remove the onion skin, making sure it sits flat and you don’t cut a hole in the bottom.
- Remove just the first outside layer of your Vidalia onions.
- Use a knife to cut the middle out of your onions, then use a spoon to core out a bit more, enough for some cheese and a bit of bacon to fit inside.
- Lay 2 pcs. of bacon down in an X form.
- Put the onion in the middle of the X and pull the ends up and into the hole at the top of your onion. Push it down inside so it is tight.
- Once all of your onions are prepared this way put them on a cookie sheet with aluminum foil on it, with a cooling rack on top of that so any liquid can drip away from the onions (there won’t be that much).
- Put in oven set to 350 degrees, on a rack that has been moved to the bottom of the oven (or close to it).
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Mix together your 2 cheeses.
- After 30 minutes take your onions out and make a ball out of your cheese mixture, enough to fit into the holes.
- Sprinkle with a bit of oregano, salt, and pepper and drizzle with olive oil making sure oil gets on the outside of onion.
- Put cheese stuffed onions back into the oven for 20-25 more minutes or until the top of the cheese is lightly brown and bacon is crisp.
Angie
Thursday 27th of June 2019
This sounds great! Want to try it today, but have ricotta on hand rather than cream cheese. Do you think that will work?
The Typical Mom
Saturday 29th of June 2019
It will definitely have a different taste but suppose you could.
Carrie
Friday 29th of March 2019
These looks soooo good. Will be making this for sure.
Liz
Friday 29th of March 2019
Oh, man, these were crazy good! I baked them, but now want to try them on the grill!
Faith
Wednesday 27th of March 2019
This looks really good but I don't think if it's over 20 carbs that it's keto friendly. And if I made it I'd want a whole onion lol ... looks delicious!
The Typical Mom
Wednesday 27th of March 2019
Info. is calculated for 1/2 an onion at 13 g. carbs
Tally Academy online
Saturday 6th of May 2017
So many good things in one!!