- 1 14-ounce package frozen onion rings
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 4-6 strips bacon, fully cooked and chopped*
- Mason Jar Cooper Cheese Sauce Or, to make a quick Cooper® cheese sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 pound Cooper® Sharp White cheese, cubed or shredded (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
Onion rings have a surprisingly long history, dating back to the early 1800s. Then again, it was only 90 years later when Cooper® was available as a perfect topping. This easy recipe gives you the best of all worlds: crispy onion rings, melty Cooper®, and a BLT experience all on one plate.
Ingredients
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Directions
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Prepare the cheese sauce:
Either reheat your desired amount of pre-prepared Mason Jar Cooper Cheese Sauce, or prepare sauce as follows.
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add flour and stir for 1 minute to create a roux. Whisk in the milk and stir until thick. Add Cooper® Sharp cheese and stir with a wooden spoon until creamy.
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Prepare the onion rings:
Prepare onion rings according to package directions. Just make sure they’re cooked nice and crispy.
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Layer the prepared onion rings on a serving platter. Drizzle with Cooper® cheese sauce. Sprinkle with tomato, bacon, and chives.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!