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.