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Homemade Cheesy Bacon Onion Bombs on a wooden board, topped with crispy bacon and parsley, with melted cheese oozing from the center.

Cheesy Bacon Onion Bombs

Cheesy Bacon Onion Bombs are onions stuffed with a creamy cheddar filling, wrapped in bacon, and cooked until the bacon’s crispy and the onions are tender. They look fancy but are incredibly easy — perfect for cookouts, tailgates, or party appetizers.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon bombs, Bacon wrapped onion bombs, Cheesy Bacon Onion Bombs, Grilled Vidalia onion bombs, Onion bomb recipe, Onion Bombs in air fryer, Smoked onion bomb recipe, What is an onion bomb
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 430kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting and trimming onions)
  • 1 Apple corer or melon baller (To hollow out onion centers)
  • Toothpicks (To secure bacon ends)
  • 1 Baking sheet or grill grates ((Depending on cooking method)
  • 1 roll Aluminum foil (For easy cleanup

Ingredients

  • 8 medium yellow onions - Peeled and hollowed
  • 24–32 strips bacon - 3–4 strips per onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese - Sharp or mild
  • 4 oz cream cheese - Softened
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • optional cooked ground beef or sausage - Mix into filling for heartier bombs
  • optional diced jalapeños - For heat
  • optional BBQ sauce - Brush outside before or during cooking

Instructions

  • Peel outer onion skins and cut off root ends so onions sit flat. Keep stem end intact so layers stay together. Hollow out centers about 2 inches wide without poking through the bottom.
  • Combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth and well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Fill each hollowed onion tightly with the cheese mixture, pressing to pack it in firmly.
  • Wrap 3–4 bacon strips around each stuffed onion, overlapping slightly to cover gaps. Secure ends with toothpicks.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place onion bombs on foil-lined baking sheet and bake 45–50 minutes, rotating halfway through, until bacon is crispy and onions are tender.
  • Let the onion bombs cool for 5 minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth on the hot cheese filling.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bomb | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg