Cheeseburger Onion Rings

Name: Cheeseburger Onion Rings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/3 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons prepared mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large onion; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into squares; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 large egg, lightly beaten; 1-1/2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; Oil for deep-fat frying; Spicy ketchup, optional

This new take on burgers will have your family begging for seconds. Serve these cheeseburger onion rings with spicy ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into squares
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
Oil for deep-fat frying
Spicy ketchup, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine beef, ketchup, mustard and salt, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Cut onion into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. Fill 8 slices with half of the beef mixture (save remaining onion rings for another use). Top each with a piece of cheese and remaining beef mixture.
In a shallow bowl, mix flour and garlic powder. Place bread crumbs and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip filled onion rings in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into beef reads 160°, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with spicy ketchup.