French Onion Cheese Ball Recipe
This French onion cheese ball recipe is an easy appetizer that everyone will gather around.
Made with cream cheese, shredded cheese, French onion soup mix, and coated in crispy French fried onions, it’s packed with savory flavor in every bite.
Whether you’re planning a holiday party, game day spread, or family gathering, this make-ahead cheese ball comes together in minutes and tastes even better after chilling in the refrigerator.
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Why You’ll Love This French Onion Cheese Ball Recipe
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- Great make-ahead appetizer
- Uses simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for holidays, game day, potlucks, and parties
- Delicious with crackers, pretzels, vegetables, or baguette slices
How to Make a Cheese Ball with Onion Soup Mix
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in the onion soup mix, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and green onions.
- Shape into a ball using plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Roll in crushed French fried onions before serving.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
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Your favorite crackers are a classic choice, but you can also use fresh veggies like carrot sticks, celery, or cucumber slices. For a unique twist, try toasted baguette slices or pretzels.
Wrap in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and then place the wrapped cheese ball in an airtight container. And then keep refrigerated.
3-5 days in the refrigerator if stored properly.
What to Serve with a French Onion Cheese Ball
- Butter or Ritz crackers
- Pretzel crisps
- Toasted baguette slices
- Celery, carrot or bell pepper sticks
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How to Make A French Onion Cheeseball
Ingredients
- 8 oz Whipped Cream Cheese
- 4 oz Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Envelope French Onion Soup Mix
- 1 Cup Fried Onions
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, cheddar cheese & French onion seasoning.
- Once combined, form into a ball.
- Coat the cheese ball in fried onions.
- Serve this easy cheese ball recipe with buttery crackers & enjoy.
