FRENCH ONION & GRUYERE CHEESE BALL

Prep 10 min | Total 1 hour 15 min Serves: 10 (2 cheese balls)

250-g pkg cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded gruyère 4 tsp dehydrated onion flakes 1 tbsp prepared caramelized onion 2 tsp flaxseeds 1/4 tsp minced garlic

Coating:

1/2 cup roasted pecans, finely chopped 1. Beat cream cheese in a bowl with a wooden spoon, until smooth. Stir in gruyère, onion flakes, caramelized onion, flaxseeds, sesame seeds and garlic. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap, twisting top. Refrigerate until firm, about hour.

2. Unwrap cheese ball and coat with pecans.