Dill pickle cheese ball

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This creamy and flavorful dill pickle cheese ball is the perfect party appetizer! Packed with cheddar, crunchy pickles, and fresh dill, it’s a must-try for dill pickle lovers.

Dill pickle cheese ball

If you’re a fan of pickles, you are going to fall head over heels for this delicious dill pickle cheese ball! Packed with crunchy dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and fresh herbs, this is the perfect appetizer recipe for your next party, a fun family night, or even a game day gathering. Plus, it only takes about 10 minutes to prepare (plus chilling) — meaning you’ll have plenty of time for everything else!

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces softened cream cheese (room temperature is best)

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or dill weed), chopped, plus more for garnish

• 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish

• ½ cup chopped pickles (or dill pickle slices, roughly chopped)

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl or large bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, dill, pickle relish, chopped pickles, half the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.

Using a hand mixer (or a sturdy rubber spatula), beat the mixture until well blended.

Place the mixture onto a flat surface (like a board covered in parchment paper) and shape it into a ball shape.

Wrap the ball tightly in a piece of plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. Allow it to chill for at least one hour.

Before serving, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the remaining ingredients — the other half of the shredded cheese — until fully coated.

Garnish with extra chopped dill and serve it on a serving plate surrounded by your favorite crackers like ritz crackers, pita chips, or fresh veggies for a crunchy dipping option.

Tips and Tricks for the Best Cheddar Pickle Cheese Ball

• Softened cream cheese is key. Cold cream cheese will be too stiff to mix properly. If you forgot to set it out ahead of time, you can soften it quickly by placing it (still wrapped) in a bowl of hot water for 5-10 minutes.

• Love variety? Try using different kinds of cheese like colby jack cheese or monterey jack cheese for an extra creamy twist.

• Add a splash of dill pickle juice, lemon juice, or even a pinch of lemon zest for an extra zingy flavor.

• Mixing in a little sour cream, a spoonful of ranch seasoning, or even some worcestershire sauce can give your cheese ball extra dimension.

• If you want to be super fancy (and make serving easier!), you can create mini dill pickle cheese balls — just scoop the cheese mixture into smaller portions before chilling.

Fun Variations

• Bacon Dill Pickle Cheese Ball: Add cooked, crumbled bacon to the mix for a smoky, salty kick that is sure to make it a huge hit.

• Dill Pickle Dip: Skip forming a ball altogether. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a pint jar or serving bowl and serve as a dip. Easy!

• Classic Cheese Ball Upgrade: Swap out pickles for homemade pickles or specialty store finds to create a unique flavor.

• Ham & Pickle Cheese Ball: Add chopped deli ham for an unexpected (and totally delicious) meaty twist.

Make-Ahead and Storage

This easy cheese ball recipe is perfect for making ahead of time. After you form the cream cheese ball and wrap it, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Wait until just before serving to coat it in cheese and garnish with dill for the best texture and flavor.

Left with a leftover dill pickle cheese ball? Good thing it’s so tasty! You can use it the next day as a sandwich spread or stir it into some cooked pasta for an impromptu dill pickle pasta salad.

Why You’ll Love This Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe

• It’s one of the best appetizers for any event.

• It’s an easy appetizer recipe that’s foolproof.

• It’s packed with that zippy pickle flavor dill pickle lovers dream about.

• It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears fast at any party.

• It’s just plain FUN — who doesn’t love a classic cheeseball reinvented in a fun way?

Whether you’re setting up a beautiful cheese platter with a mix of delicious snacks or planning your ultimate game day spread, this easy dill pickle cheese ball deserves a spot on your table.

A Few Final Notes

If you want an even smoother texture, you can toss the mixture into a food processor for a few pulses. Just be careful not to overmix — you still want those beautiful bits of crunchy dill pickles to stand out!

For a beautiful presentation, you can serve your cheese ball with parchment paper underneath, on a pretty board with extra green onions, crackers, and veggie sticks. Your friends and family will be blown away by this simple yet delicious recipe.

This dill pickle cheeseball isn’t just an amazing snack for your next party; it’s one of those delicious appetizers you’ll be asked to make again and again.

Wrapping it Up

I hope you enjoy this Cheddar Pickle Cheese Ball as much as we do! It’s become one of our favorite dill pickle recipes for any celebration. If you try it, be sure to share your results on social media and tag your photos — it’s so fun to see how everyone’s versions turn out.

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Trust me, this Cheddar Pickle Cheese Ball will become a good thing to have at every event — the best addition to your go-to tasty appetizers collection!

 Don’t forget to pin this recipe to your favorite recipe card collection or bookmark it for later. You’ll want to come back to it again and again!

Yield: 10 servings

Dill pickle cheese ball

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

This creamy and flavorful dill pickle cheese ball is the perfect party appetizer! Packed with cheddar, crunchy pickles, and fresh dill, it’s a must-try for dill pickle lovers.

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Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
• ½ cup dill pickle slices, roughly chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Stir together the cream cheese, garlic powder, dill, pickle relish, chopped pickle slices, half the shredded cheese, salt and pepper until well combined.
2.  Form the mixture into a ball a cover tightly with plastic wrap. Chill for at least one hour.
3. When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap from the cheese ball and coat in the remaining shredded cheese. Sprinkle more chopped dill over the top of the cheese ball.
   
   

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 252Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 404mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 8g