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Onion layers surround small beef-and-cheddar portions wrapped in turkey bacon. Use the available layers and bacon count rather than assuming eight large parcels.
Ingredients and measurements
- 4 large yellow onions
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 egg; 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 12 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce; Toothpicks or skewers
Preparation and cooking
- Stage 1
Heat oven to 375°F and prepare a rimmed tray. Peel onions, halve and separate matching outer layers. Mix beef, cheddar, crumbs, egg and seasonings evenly.
- Stage 2
Divide filling into small portions that fit between paired onion layers. Wrap each with one or two bacon slices as available, keeping portions modest; bake excess filling separately if necessary. Count any toothpicks.
- Stage 3
Brush with barbecue sauce and bake about forty to forty-five minutes, checking thick centers reach 165°F because the parcels include turkey bacon. Shield the glaze if it darkens first.
- Stage 4
Rest briefly and remove fasteners before serving. Avoid a broiler finish on parchment or unsuitable cookware.
Onions differ in layer size and the twelve bacon slices cannot cover eight parcels at three slices each. Portion to the actual ingredients.
Why no fixed parcel count?
Insert the probe through the side into the thick meat portion, not only into softened onion.
How do I check the center?
Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly in shallow containers at 40°F or below, within two hours or one hour above 90°F. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F; keep cold dishes chilled.
Storage and serving
For more recipes to serve alongside, see healthy cowboy caviar salad or chicken buttered noodles. Use that recipe’s own quantities rather than mixing formulas.
Recipe source and alternatives
This is an editorial revision of the archived formula with clarified preparation and original troubleshooting notes. A Pinch Of Lemon has not kitchen-tested this version. The linked reference supports food-safety guidance only, not the entire recipe. Photographs are illustrative. Reference: FoodSafety.gov cooking-temperature guidance.
Common Questions About This Recipe
- Why no fixed parcel count?
Onions differ in layer size and the twelve bacon slices cannot cover eight parcels at three slices each. Portion to the actual ingredients.
- How do I check the center?
Insert the probe through the side into the thick meat portion, not only into softened onion.