French Onion Cheese Ball - Emmi USA

Ingredients

• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups (5-6 ounces) Emmi Le Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup store bought crispy fried onions
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed