Tex-Mex Stuffed Onions

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   If onions are too large, peel off outer layers until they are 4 inches in diameter.

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   Remove a slice from top (stem end) of each onion so it sits flat.

3. 3

   Starting at opposite end (root end), hollow each onion, leaving about a 1/2-inch-thick shell.

4. 4

   Place onions in a steamer basket.

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   Place in a Dutch oven over boiling water.

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   Cover and steam 20 minutes.

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   Remove and cool until easy to handle.

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   While onions cook, in a medium saucepan cook and stir sausage, ground beef, salt, and pepper about 10 minutes or until meat is brown.

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   Drain in colander.

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    Arrange onions in an 8x8 inch baking pan.

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    Spoon sausage filling into onions.

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    Top each onion with a cheese slice.

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    Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

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    Remove onions from oven.

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    Adjust oven rack so onions will be 5 to 6 inches from heat.

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    Turn oven to broil.

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    Broil onions 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese begins to turn light brown.

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    Serve with picante sauce and guacamole on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.