Gluten-Free Chex® Blooming Onions with Bacon Chipotle Dip

Health score
3%
Gluten-Free Chex® Blooming Onions with Bacon Chipotle Dip
30 min.
8
249kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game? Introducing the Gluten-Free Chex® Blooming Onions with Bacon Chipotle Dip—a delightful twist on a classic favorite that will leave your guests craving more! Perfect for any gathering, this dish combines the crispy, golden goodness of blooming onions with a smoky, savory dip that packs a punch.

Imagine the satisfying crunch of perfectly fried onion petals, each one coated in a flavorful blend of gluten-free cereals and spices. The secret lies in the double-dipping technique, ensuring every petal is generously coated for that irresistible crunch. And let’s not forget the star of the show—the creamy bacon chipotle dip. With just the right amount of heat from the chipotle chiles and the savory richness of crumbled bacon, this dip is the perfect companion to your blooming onions.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe serves eight, making it an ideal choice for parties, game days, or even a cozy night in. With only 249 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this mouthwatering appetizer that’s sure to be the highlight of any meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons chipotles in adobo canned chopped
  • tablespoons bacon crumbled cooked
  • cup cornflakes 
  • cup rice chex 
  • cup rice-based baking mix gluten-free
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • teaspoon ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ancho chili powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • cup milk 
  •  eggs 
  • large onion sweet
  • serving vegetable oil for deep frying

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Mix Dip ingredients in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Crush cereals. In large bowl, mix crushed cereals, baking mix, salt and spices. In another large bowl, beat milk and eggs with whisk.
  3. Cut 1/2 inch off pointed end of onion; peel onion, leaving bottom stem.
  4. Cut 1-inch diameter core out of middle of onion. Using very sharp, large knife, cut through center of onion to about three-fourths of the way down. Turn the onion 90 degrees and cut it again in an X across the first cut. Keep cutting the sections in half, very carefully until the onion has been cut 16 times. Do not cut down to the bottom of the onion.
  5. Spread the "petals" of the onion apart. Coat onion with cereal mixture, separating petals and sprinkling dry coating between them. Dip onion into egg mixture, then into cereal mixture again. This double-dipping ensures a well-coated onion; some of the coating will wash off when frying the onion.
  6. Repeat step 3 with remaining onion, cereal mixture and egg mixture.
  7. In deep fat fryer or heavy saucepan, place enough oil to just cover onion.
  8. Heat oil to 350°F. Using slotted spoon, slowly place 1 coated onion at a time into hot oil. Adjust heat to keep oil at 350°F. Fry 3 minutes; turn onion with slotted spoon. Fry 3 to 4 minutes longer or until onion is golden brown.
  9. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  10. Serve hot with dip.

Nutrition Facts

Calories249kcal
Protein8.13%
Fat49.88%
Carbs41.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.25
Glycemic Load
0.63
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.1326086417488%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.94mg
Myricetin
0.94mg
Quercetin
12.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:249.2kcal
12.46%
Fat:13.88g
21.36%
Saturated Fat:2.85g
17.81%
Carbohydrates:26.3g
8.77%
Net Carbohydrates:24.54g
8.92%
Sugar:7.76g
8.62%
Cholesterol:52.19mg
17.4%
Sodium:770.89mg
33.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.09g
10.19%
Vitamin K:24.41µg
23.25%
Iron:2.84mg
15.78%
Folate:62.8µg
15.7%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.53%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.38%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.29%
Vitamin B12:0.66µg
11.04%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.84%
Phosphorus:95.28mg
9.53%
Selenium:6.59µg
9.42%
Calcium:92.48mg
9.25%
Vitamin B3:1.63mg
8.15%
Vitamin A:393.89IU
7.88%
Vitamin C:5.86mg
7.1%
Fiber:1.76g
7.03%
Zinc:0.98mg
6.5%
Vitamin D:0.84µg
5.61%
Potassium:195.38mg
5.58%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.24%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.68%
Magnesium:16.94mg
4.23%
Copper:0.08mg
4.04%