OK Outback, we've seen your Loaded Bloomin' Onion, and we're hooked. A deep-fried onion covered with cheesy bacon fries? But why is it a limited-edition item? It should be a permanent fixture on the menu! Just in case you decide to take it away, we've whipped up a homemade version to satiate our comfort-food cravings.

Loaded Bloomin' Onion Inspired by Outback Steakhouse Ingredients 1 blooming onion

1 1/2 cups french fries

1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Nonstick cooking spray

2/3 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese

2 strips cooked bacon, diced

1 cup ranch dressing

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prep Outback-style blooming onion and heat oil. Combine french fries with seasoning salt, onion powder, and oregano in a medium bowl and toss until well-mixed. Arrange seasoned fries on a small sheet tray sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and bake for about 6 minutes, or until the fries have begun to crisp up slightly. While the fries are crisping up, fry blooming onion and then place on paper towels to let excess oil drain off. Next, top the warm fries with cheese blend and bacon and bake for another 4 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling. Immediately top the blooming onion with the warm, gooey cheese fries. Lastly, mix together ranch dressing and cayenne pepper to serve on the side. Information Category Appetizers, Finger Foods Yield Serves 4 to 6 Total Time 1 hour, 59 minutes, 59 seconds