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Cheddar & Onion Cheese Ball

Cheddar And Onion Cheeseball on a platter with crackers
  • Serves:  10
  • Prep Time:  20 min
  • Cook Time:  0 min

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, brought to room temp
  • 1 ½ cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 green onions, minced (about ⅓ cup)
  • ⅓ cup dried minced onions, divided
  • ¼ cup chives, cup chopped

Method

  1. In a food processor, blend cream cheese along with cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt and 2 tablespoons of the dried, minced onions. Blend until smooth. Add the green onions and pulse until green onions are just combined.
  2. Scrape the cheese ball mixture into a plastic wrap lined, medium-sized bowl. Gather the plastic wrap tightly around the cream cheese ball mixture. Using your hands to shape it into a ball. Chill until firm, 4–12 hours.
  3. Just before serving, toast the remaining dried minced onions in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown—about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. (This step is completely optional and is for the sake of color and a yummy toasted flavor.)
  4. Spread the dried minced onions and chives in a pie pan or baking dish. Remove cream cheese mixture from refrigerator and form it into a ball with your hands. Gently roll the cheese ball in the minced onion-chive mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Serve with your favorite cracker.