Cajun Onion Bloomers (Paula Deen) Recipe

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Cajun Onion Bloomers (Paula Deen)
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Ingredients:

  • 4 large onions
  • beer batter , recipe follows
  • cajun seasoning, optional
  • ranch dressing , optional
  • 2 1/2 cups beer
  • pinch cajun seasoning
  • pinch salt

Directions:

  1. Fill a large cast iron Dutch oven with enough peanut oil to completely cover an onion by 1-inch. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F over medium heat. Slice top tip of onions off, but do not disturb the root end and gently peel off outer skin. With a paring knife, starting 1/2- inch from the bottom of the onion, slice down to top of onion and continue at 1/4-inch intervals until onion is sliced all the way around (like a mum flower). Gently shake each onion to open the petals more. Gently pick up onion and spoon batter onto onion ensuring every part is coated, then gently allow to drain slightly. Carefully place onion root side down into the pan of hot oil and allow it to cook until light brown in color, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove onion with a slotted spoon and use a knife to pull apart petals that are stuck together. Place onion back into the oil but this time top side down. When the onion turns golden brown, about 5 minutes, remove it with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining onions. Shake onions with Cajun seasoning and serve with ranch dressing as a dipping sauce.
  2. Whisk together beer, flour and seasonings; let sit on the counter for several hours.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 351.3 Kcal (1471 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.63g 1%
Sodium 37.41mg 2%
Potassium 325.94mg 7%
Total Carbs 66.93g 22%
Sugars 6g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.88g 20%
Protein 7.75g 16%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 18%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 49.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 97.33 Kcal (408 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.17g 1%
Sodium 10.36mg 2%
Potassium 90.3mg 7%
Total Carbs 18.54g 22%
Sugars 1.66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 20%
Protein 2.15g 16%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 18%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 13.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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