</a><p>OK Outback, we've seen your Loaded Bloomin' Onion</a>, and we're hooked. A deep-fried onion covered with cheesy bacon fries? But why is it a limited-edition item? It should be a permanent fixture on the menu! Just in case you decide to take it away, we've whipped up a homemade version to satiate our comfort-food cravings. </p><br /></i></a> Inspired by Outback Steakhouse</a></p> Loaded Bloomin' Onion Ingredients<p>1 blooming onion</a><br /><br />1 1/2 cups french fries<br /><br />1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt<br /><br />1/4 teaspoon onion powder<br /><br />1/4 teaspoon dried oregano<br /><br />Nonstick cooking spray<br /><br />2/3 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese<br /><br />2 strips cooked bacon, diced<br /><br />1 cup ranch dressing<br /><br />1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper</p><br /> Directions<ol><br /><li>Preheat oven to 350ºF.</li><br /><li>Prep Outback-style blooming onion and heat oil.</li><br /><li>Combine french fries with seasoning salt, onion powder, and oregano in a medium bowl and toss until well-mixed. Arrange seasoned fries on a small sheet tray sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and bake for about 6 minutes, or until the fries have begun to crisp up slightly. </li><br /><li>While the fries are crisping up, fry blooming onion and then place on paper towels to let excess oil drain off.</li><br /><li>Next, top the warm fries with cheese blend and bacon and bake for another 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling. Immediately top the blooming onion with the warm, gooey cheese fries.</li><br /><li>Lastly, mix together ranch dressing and cayenne pepper to serve on the side.</li><br /></ol><br /> Information Category Appetizers, Finger Foods Yield Serves 4 to 6 Cook Time 2 hours <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Average( votes): <br /> <br /> <br /><br />Print recipe</a><br />
