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Artisanal Cheese Ball

Source of Recipe


From "Savor" by Kimberly Stevens



List of Ingredients



• 6 ounces Fromage Blanc
  
• 3 ounces finely shredded aged Cheddar
  
• 3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  
• ½ tablespoon sour cream
  
• 1 or 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  
• ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  
• â…› teaspoon salt
  
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  
• 1 cup minced bacon
  






Instructions



1. Combine the cheeses, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a food processor or the bowl of a standing mixer. Purée or beat on low for 3 minutes or until mixture is smooth.
   
   
2. Fold in the green onions, place mixture in a large bowl, and shape into a ball with a large mixing spoon. Chill for at least one hour.
   
   
3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 6 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
   Dice or crumble and set aside.
   
   
4. Gently remove cheese ball from bowl and spread bacon bits on wax paper or cutting board. Roll the cheese ball until evenly coated.
   
   
5. Serve at room temperature with assorted crackers.
   
   Makes 1 cheese ball
   
   






Final Comments


This artisan cheese ball recipe is a stand-alone hit on any board and a great textural diversion on a larger spread. To make it vegetarian, substitute smoked almonds for the bacon.