French Onion Bacon Cheese Ball Recipes

FRENCH ONION & BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Cut raw bacon into chunks and fry up in a pan over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked. Once cooked, remove from heat and drain grease. Allow the bacon to cool on a paper towel; set aside.
• Using the same frying pan heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat, then add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook over heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
• Finely chop cooled bacon and add to a large mixing bowl.
• Add cream cheese, sour cream, Gruyère, thyme and red pepper flakes, Beat until well combined.
• Stir in cooled onions, until completely mixed in.
• Form the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap to chill for at least 1 hour. *TIP* I set the cheese mixture in the center and on top of two pieces of plastic wrap. Then gently pull the plastic wrap together to form a ball. Then using my hand I gently press the plastic wrap to make a ball.
• In a small bowl combine chives and French's Crispy Fried Onions, toss to combine.When ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the fridge and roll it in the fried onion and chive mixture.
• Serve with crackers, chips or baguette slices.

ONION AND BACON CHEESE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked. Add onion. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender. Remove bacon and onion from skillet. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
• To make each sandwich, layer cheese, bacon and onion between 2 bread slices. Place 2 sandwiches in drippings in skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining sandwiches.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix all items together except the additional 1 cup of cheddar cheese that you will use to roll the ball inches.
• With a spoon pull mixture toward middle of the bowl and try to form a ball.
• Then cover and place in refrigerator until chilled and firm.
• After it has chilled, it will be easier to work with.
• Roll the cheese mixture into a ball and roll in additional cup of grated cheddar cheese.
• Roll until all sides are coated and press the cheese into the ball.

BACON CHEESEBURGERS WITH FRENCH ONION DIP

Steps:

• Shape ground chuck into 4 patties.
• Cook burgers ALMOST to your preferred doneness on the BBQ grill, grill pan, under the broiler, in a pan, or on your george foreman grill.
• Top with cheese, continue to cook until the cheese is slightly melted.
• Assemble burgers, spreading top and bottom half of the buns with the french onion dip, and topping each burger with two slices of the bacon.
• You may want to have a little extra french onion dip for dipping your burger, as it tends to slide if you put too much on the bun, and you'll want plenty!
• For a super sinful & greasy meal, serve with fries or onion rings. For a little healthier side dish, serve with a big salad with fresh tomatoes.