Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
If you’re a pickle lover, this Dill Pickle Cheese Ball will become your new favorite party appetizer. It’s creamy, tangy, and packed with the bright flavor of dill pickles. The texture and taste make it the perfect complement to crackers, veggies, or even pretzels.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowl
- - Spatula or spoon
- - Plastic wrap
- - Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- - 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
- - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese mild or sharp
- - 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles plus extra for garnish, if desired
- - 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill
- - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- **Combine the cheeses**:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined and creamy.
- **Add flavorings**:
- Stir in the chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
- **Form the cheese ball**:
- Transfer the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Gather the edges of the wrap and shape the cheese into a ball. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to firm up.
- **Garnish (optional)**:
- If you like, roll the chilled cheese ball in additional chopped pickles, fresh dill, or even crushed crackers for extra texture.
- **Serve**:
- Place the cheese ball on a serving platter. Serve with crackers, sliced vegetables, or pretzels.