Jalapeño Cream Cheese Onion Ring Poppers

In a pan, heat cooking oil and fry the onion rings until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and set aside on a paper towel-lined tray.

On a hot griddle or large non-stick pan, make three small piles of sliced jalapeños.

Top each pile of jalapeños with a handful of shredded cheese. Allow the cheese to melt and form a crispy crust on the bottom.

Place one fried onion ring on top of each cheesy jalapeño pile.

Fill the center of each onion ring with a dollop of cream cheese.

On another part of the griddle, create three more piles of sliced jalapeños and shredded cheese to form the 'lids'. Cook until a crispy cheese crust forms.

Using a spatula, carefully flip the cheesy jalapeño 'lids' on top of the cream cheese-filled onion rings.

Give the entire popper a final flip to ensure both sides are crispy.

Remove the poppers from the griddle and plate them.

Serve immediately with ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.