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.

EASY CHEESE BALL RECIPE WITH CREAM CHEESE, BACON & GREEN ONION (LOW CARB, GLUTEN-FREE)

Steps:

• Whip the cream cheese and cheddar cheese together in a high power blender, food processor, or stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
• Form the cheese into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, until firm.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the bacon bits, green onions, and pecans. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture.
• Wrap the ball tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

BACON-PECAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except strawberry jam. Form into ball (or whatever shape you like). Spread strawberry jam over top.

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 CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and Miracle Whip together with electric mixer.
• Add all other ingredients and mix by hand.
• Shape into 1 large or 2 small cheese balls and refrigerate for about 3-4 hours.
• Serve with your favorite crackers.

3-IN-1 CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic until blended. Divide into 3 portions; place each in a small bowl., For Pesto Cheese Ball: Beat pesto into 1 portion of cheese mixture. Stir in basil. Shape into a ball., For Horseradish-Bacon Cheese Ball: Beat horseradish into second portion of cheese mixture. Stir in bacon and green onion. Shape into 1 large or 3 mini balls., For Gorgonzola-Cranberry Cheese Ball: Beat Gorgonzola cheese into third portion of cheese mixture. Stir in cranberries. Shape into a ball; roll in walnuts to coat., Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers.

ONION CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cheeses, onion and Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Shape into a ball and roll in parsley. Chill. Serve with crackers.