Description
This Dill Pickle Cheese Ball is a savory, tangy appetizer that combines the creamy goodness of cheese with the zesty flavor of dill pickles. It’s a perfect dip for crackers or veggies at your next party or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (optional, for garnish)
- Crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, and pickle juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
- Once chilled, remove from the fridge and roll the cheese ball in the chopped fresh dill and extra dill pickles for garnish, if desired.
- Serve with crackers, fresh veggies, or pretzels for dipping.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t like dill pickles, you can substitute with bread-and-butter pickles for a sweeter flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like gouda or cream cheese for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the cheese ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dill pickle cheese ball, pickle cheese ball, savory cheese ball, appetizer, party dip