Stuffed Onions With Bacon and Swiss Cheese.

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

Stuffed Onions With Bacon and Swiss Cheese- A Savory Treat

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 medium yellow onions , peeled and hollowed ( save insides )
	1/2 cup chicken stock
	4 slices bacon , sliced in 1/2 inch pieces
	2 slices white bread , torn in small pieces
	4 ounces swiss cheese , shredded ( about 1 cup )
	2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

404

Sugar

10g

Fat

22g

Stuffed onions With Bacon and Swiss Cheese are a perfect appetizer with its golden cheesy filling and crispy bacon on top. The dish is savory and boasts a unique combination of flavors that's both comforting and delicious. It's an excellent choice for impressing your guests or enjoying a cozy meal with your loved ones. Plus, it's a perfect way to eat more veggies, as it introduces onions into your diet. You can easily cook these onions on a lazy afternoon and enjoy the melted cheese and bacon bits on top while reading a good book. What could be better than enjoying a heartwarming snack?

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a small bowl, soak the bread in chicken stock for 10 minutes.
3.	In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and transfer to a paper towel to drain excess fat. Leave the bacon fat in the skillet.
4.	Add onion insides to the same skillet and cook over medium heat until they begin to soften and become translucent, for about 5 minutes.
5.	Transfer the onion mixture to a bowl containing the soaked bread.
6.	Mix in half the shredded Swiss cheese and chopped parsley.
7.	Stuff each onion with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
8.	Bake until onions are tender and filling is golden brown, for about 45-50 minutes.
9.	Before serving, sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese on top.

PROS

This savory dish is an excellent appetizer that’s perfect for impressing guests.
The combination of bacon and Swiss cheese will satisfy your taste buds.
It’s also easy to prepare and has a simple list of ingredients.

CONS

This is not a low-calorie recipe.
Bacon and cheese are high in calories and fat.
While the dish is nutritious, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Also, preparing the onions takes quite some time and effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The onions used in this dish are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and other important nutrients. Fiber helps regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation, while vitamin C is essential for immune system health.