Cheesy Jalapeño Stuffed Onion Rings 

If you are looking for a game day app, look no further. This one combines two of my absolute favorite appetizers— onion rings and mozzarella sticks— these are my cheesy jalapeño stuffed onion rings and you need to make them.

These are my irresistible cheesy jalapeño stuffed onion rings, and trust me—you need to make them for football Sunday! They’re the perfect combination of crispy, gooey, and just the right amount of spicy to keep things interesting. To make them, take two onion rings and sandwich a strip of mozzarella and jalapeño pepper jack in between. Once assembled, coat them in a classic breading—flour, egg wash, and seasoned breadcrumbs—before frying them to golden, crunchy perfection. You’re left with a melty, flavor-packed bite that pairs perfectly with marinara sauce for dipping (Like a tasty one from Rao’s). Whether hosting a game-day gathering or just treating yourself, these stuffed rings are a total crowd-pleaser. These are so so good and so easy to whip up. Give them a try and thank me later! Let me know what you think in the comments if you make these. Be sure to check out all of my game day app ideas here.

• Appetizers

Cheesy jalapeño stuffed onion rings 

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Ingredients

Serves 10 Rings

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• ▢ 3 Large white onions some of the smaller rings won’t work so save for other recipes or stock
• ▢ 4 Slices of mozzarella
• ▢ 4 Slices of jalapeño pepper jack 
• ▢ 2 cups Flour
• ▢ 3 Eggs
• ▢ 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• ▢ Oil for frying 
• ▢ Marinara for dipping

Instructions 

• Peel and slice onions (about 1 cm wide). Separate into rings, pairing up rings that have one bigger one and one slightly smaller one. Place the smaller one in the center of the big one.
• Slice cheese into strips and place in between the rings until the cheese completes the whole circle. Repeat with remaining rings and freeze for 1 hour. 
• Dredge each ring in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumbs, making sure they get a full coating of each. 
• Add oil to a deep pan and heat until the temp is 350. A few at a time, add onion rings to the oil. Cook about 2-3 min per side or until the shells get browned. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate or baking rack. Serve with marinara and that’s it! Enjoy! 

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Notes

I tested this with panko and regular breadcrumbs and both work great