Description
Elevate your appetizer game with this delightful Dill Pickle Cheese Ball. This creamy and zesty dish combines tangy dill pickles, rich cream cheese, and sharp cheddar for a flavor that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a holiday feast, a casual game day, or a festive party, this easy-to-make cheese ball is a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with crackers, fresh veggies, or even mini sandwiches. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the option to customize with your favorite herbs or spices, you’ll have an irresistible treat ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- Lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Gently fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, and fresh dill until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in additional cheddar cheese, fresh dill, and lemon zest to coat evenly.
- Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks on a platter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg