Simple Recipes for Every Day
Cheddar & Onion Cheese Ball
- Serves: 10
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 3 green onions, white and green parts, minced (about ⅓ cup)
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
- Crackers of your choice, for serving
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 3 green onions, white and green parts, minced (about ⅓ cup)
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
- Crackers of your choice, for serving
Method
Line a medium bowl with plastic wrap.
In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the dried minced onion. Blend until smooth. Add the green onions and pulse until just combined.
Transfer the cheese mixture to the prepared plastic wrap-lined bowl. Gather the plastic wrap tightly around the cheese mixture, shaping it into a ball. Chill until firm at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of minced onion and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Combine the toasted onion and chives in a pie plate or baking dish. Gently roll the chilled cheese ball in the chive and onion mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Serve with crackers.