In the pantheon of chain-restaurant appetizers, Outback Steakhouse’s Bloomin’ Onion is arguably one of the most revered, alongside such greats as Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay biscuits or anything described as an “endless app” at TGI Fridays. There’s actually much more to the Bloomin’ Onion’s history — and there’s no better time to delve into its crispy crevices than March 15, the chain’s official anniversary. The Bloomin’ Onion officially hit the menu at the very first Outback Steakhouse location in Tampa, Fla., in 1988 — the same year the chain debuted. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTEROutback debuted a “loaded” version in 2016Not content to merely feed people whole fried onions, Outback Steakhouse debuted a “loaded” version in 2016. According to Outback, the official recipe is a closely guarded secret.

Source: Fox News March 15, 2020 09:00 UTC