CRISPY PUB RINGS

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"I created this recipe for a beer-tasting party we hosted (my husband brews his own), and they were a hit. Serve them when you entertain or on those nights when you want homemade 'take-out' food."-Jennifer Rodriguez, West Jordan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
RINGS:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 large sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; chill until serving., In a large shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk, pepper sauce and minced garlic. In a third bowl, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Coat onions in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then roll in crumbs., In a deep fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop onion rings, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628 calories, Fat 50g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.