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Keto French Onion Cheese Ball Recipe

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Keto French Onion Cheese Ball with rich, savory onion flavor. Creamy, easy to shape, and great for parties, game nights, or make-ahead snacks. Low carb and gluten free.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, very finely diced

  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh, chopped)

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp beef bouillon paste (optional, check label)

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos)

  • 16 oz cream cheese, room temp

  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss

  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

  • 2 tbsp sour cream

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Coating

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

  • 1 tbsp dried minced onion

  • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan

To Serve (keto dippers)
Celery sticks, cucumber rounds, bell pepper strips, pork rinds, or almond flour crackers

Instructions

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-low. Add onion and salt. Cook 18–22 minutes, stirring now and then, until soft and golden.

  • Stir in pepper, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, bouillon paste, and Worcestershire. Cook 1–2 minutes more. Transfer onions to a plate and cool to room temp.

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in Gruyère, Parmesan, sour cream, Dijon, and smoked paprika.

  • Fold in the cooled onions. Taste; adjust salt and pepper if needed.

  • Scrape mixture onto plastic wrap. Wrap and shape into a ball. Chill at least 3 hours (overnight best).

  • Mix coating on a plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll to coat. Press gently so it sticks.

  • Rest 10–15 minutes at room temp, then serve with keto dippers.

Notes

  • For lower carbs, cook half the onion and add 1/2–1 tsp extra onion powder.

  • Nut free coat: use crushed pork rinds with chives and Parmesan.

  • If too soft to shape, chill longer or beat in 2–3 tbsp extra Parmesan.

  • Make ahead: shape up to 2 days early; coat just before serving.

  • Freeze (uncoated) up to 1 month. Thaw in fridge, then coat.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-french-onion-cheese-ball/