Artisanal Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Artisanal Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces fromage blanc or 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 (4 ounce) package aged cheddar cheese, finely shredded; 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 t.fresh cracked black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 8 slices smoked applewood bacon or 1 cup finely chopped smoked almonds

Servings: persons

1
Combine the cheeses, sour cream,worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper and salt in a food processor or bowl of a stand mixer: puree or beat with a mixer on low until mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.
2
Fold in the green onions, place mixture in a large bowl; shape into a ball with a large mixing spoon and chill at least 1 hour.
3
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
4
Dice or crumble and set aside.
5
Gently remove cheese ball from bowl and spread bacon bits (or almonds) on wax paper or cutting board: roll the cheese ball until evenly coated.
6
Serve at room temperatire with assorted crackers.

792

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Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces fromage blanc or 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 (4 ounce) package aged cheddar cheese, finely shredded, 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and more.

Yes, Artisanal Cheese Ball falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Artisanal Cheese Ball

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Variations & substitutions

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