French Onion Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper
- 1 8-ounce brick cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fried onions, for coating
- Chives, for garnish
- Crackers or crostini, for serving
Preparation
Heat a few drizzles of EVOO in a medium sauté pan over a medium heat. Add onions, season with salt and pepper and let cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
In a bowl, mix together the cooled caramelized onions, cream cheese, sour cream, grated cheese, dried thyme and red pepper flakes.
Before serving, remove the cheese ball from the fridge and roll it in the fried onions. Use a few small-cut chives to make stiches on the top so it looks like a football.
Serve with crackers or crostini alongside.