Dilled Onion Cheese Ball
Shopping List
- 1 - 8-ounce package cream cheese
- 1 cup finely shredded Gouda cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for chicken
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dillweed
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
- Assorted crackers and/or flatbread
Instructions
In a large bowl let cream cheese, Gouda and butter stand t room temperature for 30 minutes. Add milk and Worcestershire sauce. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in green onion and dill. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
Before serving, shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll ball in nuts and let stand for 15 minutes. Serve with crackers or flatbread. Makes about 30 (1 tablespoon) servings.
Make-ahead directions: Prepare as above in Step 1. Shape cheese mixture into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, thaw the cheese ball in the refrigerator over night. Unwrap and roll in nuts. Let the cheese ball stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
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