Go Back
–+ servings
Plate with several golden, crispy bacon-Cheesy Bacon Onion Bombs bombs stuffed with ground beef and cheese, paired with a small bowl of dipping sauce.

Cheesy Bacon Onion Bombs

Cheesy Bacon Onion Bombs are hollowed onions stuffed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and wrapped in crispy bacon. Perfect for parties, tailgates, and game days they’re gooey, savory, and wildly satisfying.
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Party Food
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Game Day
Keyword: Bacon wrapped onion bombs recipe, Onion Bombs in air fryer, Smoked bacon wrapped onion bombs, Smoked onion bomb recipe, Traeger onion bombs, What is an onion bomb
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Chill Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 onion bombs
Calories: 430kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet (Rimmed, to catch bacon drips)
  • 1 Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For cutting and hollowing onions)
  • 1 Spoon or melon baller (To scoop onion centers cleanly)
  • 1 Large skillet (For browning ground beef)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (For beef, cheese, and seasoning mix)
  • 1pack Toothpicks (Secures bacon during baking)

Ingredients

  • 6 larg Yellow onions - Outer layers only; hollowed
  • 1.5 lb Ground beef - Use 80/20 or mix with sausage for flavor
  • 12 slices Thick-cut bacon - Enough to wrap each onion completely
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese - Sharp or extra sharp
  • 4 oz Cream cheese - Softened for easier mixing
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Optional but adds umami
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Or substitute ranch seasoning 2 tbsp
  • Salt & pepper - To taste
  • 2 Green onions - Optional chopped, for freshness
  • 2 tablespoon BBQ sauce - Optional for brushing during final bake
  • 1–2 Jalapeños - Optional diced, for heat
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika - Optional adds smoky depth

Instructions

  • Prepare the onions by trimming, peeling, and hollowing them out
    Wooden cutting board with whole, halved, and finely chopped onions, alongside a spoon and knife.
  • Cook the beef with chopped onion, mix in cheeses and seasonings, and let it cool
    Frying pan on a stovetop containing sizzling ground beef, shredded cheese, and diced onions, with jars of spices and seasonings in the background.
  • Stuff the beef-cheese mixture tightly into each hollowed onion
    Hands carefully filling and securing hollowed onions stuffed with ground meat mixture and wrapped in bacon on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  • Wrap the stuffed onions with bacon, secure with toothpicks, and place on baking sheet
    Bacon-wrapped stuffed onions being glazed with a brush on a baking tray inside an oven, golden brown and sizzling under the heat.
  • Bake until bacon is crisp and onions are tender, rest for 5 minutes before serving
    Close-up of cooked cheesy bacon onion bombs on a serving plate with melted cheese and caramelized onions inside, served with a side of dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 225g | Calories: 430kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) | Protein: 24g (48%) | Fat: 32g (49%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg (30%) | Sodium: 650mg (28%) | Potassium: 420mg (12%) | Fiber: 1.5g (6%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 420IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
Tried this recipe?Pin it on @Pinterest