Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 cup

Blue Cheese

crumbled

0.75 cup

Butter

room temperature

0.25 tsp

Tabasco Sauce

1 tbsp

Onion

minced

1 cup

Toasted Almond

finely chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Combine blue cheese, butter, Tabasco, and minced onion in a food processor.

Step 2
~4 min

Process until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 3
~4 min

Shape the cheese mixture into walnut-sized balls.

Step 4
~4 min

Roll each ball in finely chopped toasted almonds, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 5
~4 min

Chill the coated cheese balls in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 10 minutes to firm up.

Step 6
~4 min

Serve on a cheese board with crackers and rye bread triangles alongside sliced cherry tomatoes or radishes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality blue cheese for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of Tabasco to suit your spice preference.

Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 min

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crackers and rye bread.

Accompany with cherry tomatoes or radishes.

Pair with a drizzle of honey

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crackers
Rye Bread
Cherry Tomatoes
Radishes
Honey

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Finland

Cultural Significance

Traditional Finnish appetizer

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Midsummer

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Entertaining

Popularity Score

75/100