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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This recipe comes from the food section of the Houston Chronicle. 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 |
Directions:
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.
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