Here we go. I followed the recipe pictured in the top post:
https://hostthetoast.com/baked-bloomin-onion/
I baked it for the prescribed 18mins at and tested with a sharp knife. It still seemed uncooked. So, because the tips were beginning to burn I lowered the heat and baked for another 15 mins. I copied the topping in the recipe photo.
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The verdict? If you you like partially raw pieces of onion with rather dry crispy breadcrumbs and cajun spice then fine - but frankly I found it inedible. This is a case of style over substance. I think this is a dish that needs to be deep fried with
batter as in the original 'Outback' version.
I had fun making and photographing it though!