Gorgonzola Cheese Ball Recipe with Caramelized Onions

This easy Gorgonzola cheese ball recipe is sure to impress the guests at any holiday party. It's sweet and savory flavor will stand out from all the other appetizers.

New Year's Confessions

I'll admit it, I don't know the words to Auld Lang Syne past “should auld acquaintance be forgot” and had no idea why we sign it on New Year's Eve.

(Okay, so that admission wasn't all that revealing!)

I did a little research and found out the it's an old Scottish song. The title means “Times Gone By” and the lyrics are about remembering old friends and the times spent with them.

The song was first published in 1788 but became famous in 1929 when Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadian Band began playing it on their annual New Year's Eve radio broadcast.

Another New Year's Revelation

Another not-so-revealing admission for NYE?

I LOVE cheese.

I really LOVE stinky cheese… and I really, really LOVE Gorgonzola!

To celebrate New Year's Eve I'm sharing my favorite Gorgonzola Cheese Ball Recipe. I love making (and sharing) it with friends.

Savory Gorgonzola Cheese Ball Recipe

This cheese ball recipe is a delicious and easy way to serve Gorgonzola cheese.

The delicious-but-strong cheese is blended with cream cheese, dried cranberries, and caramelized onions then rolled in nuts. The cream cheese mellows the flavor of the Gorgonzola and the caramelized onions add to the sweet/savory flavor.

Yum!

An added plus: the cheese ball comes together quickly and can be made several days ahead… making it the perfect appetizer for busy holiday parties and nights like New Year's Eve.

5 from 3 votes

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Gorgonzola Cheese Ball Recipe with Caramelized Onions

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

This Gorgonzola Cheese Ball Recipe with Caramelized Onions is perfect for holiday entertaining! It is easy and delicious.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 20

Calories: 139 kcal

Author: BrenDid.com

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 tsp Tabasco
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4-1/2 cup finely diced onion, caramelized (measure before cooking)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tbsp scallion tops or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Caramelize Onions

1. Cook onions in a skillet over medium heat using 1 tsp. olive oil until dark golden brown. Stir frequently. 

2. Caramelization should take approximately 10 minutes. If the onion begin to burn add a splash of water, it will cook off.

3. Cool onions to room temperature

Make Cheese Ball

1. Cream together cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, and Tabasco until thoroughly combined. (Use a handheld or stand mixer for easy blending.)

2. Mix cranberries and caramelized onions into cheese mixture until evenly combined.

3. Place cheese mixture onto plastic wrap, pat and roll into a ball shape, wrap tightly and refrigerate overnight.

Garnish

1. Remove plastic wrap, reshape into ball, and roll in chopped nuts. (Roll in 2 Tbsp green scallion tops or parsley for extra color, if desired.)

2. Place cheese ball on serving tray and refrigerate until serving time.

3. Serve with assorted crackers and/or celery and carrots.

Nutrition Facts

Gorgonzola Cheese Ball Recipe with Caramelized Onions

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Cholesterol 30mg 10%

Sodium 161mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 6.8g 2%

Sugars 5g

Protein 3.1g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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