Dill Pickle Cheese Ball

Dill pickle cheese ball on a dark plate on a dark surface with grey napkins.

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5 from 1 vote

A smooth and creamy cheese ball loaded with diced dill pickles and fresh dill.

Prep Time15

Chilling Time2

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheese ball, dill, pickle

Servings:

Calories: 255kcal

Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

Cheese Ball

16 oz Cream cheese softened
1/4 cup Sour cream
1 tsp Pickle juice
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 1/4 cups Dill pickles diced small
2 tbsp Fresh dill minced

Toppings

1 tbsp Fresh dill minced
3/4 cup Sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
1/3 cup Green onions (tops only) finely diced

Instructions

Cheese Ball

Using an electric hand mixer beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, pickle juice, garlic powder, and pepper for 2 minutes until it’s fluffy and smooth.
16 oz Cream cheese, 1/4 cup Sour cream, 1/2 tsp Garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Pickle juice
Stir in the shredded diced dill pickles, cheddar cheese, and fresh dill until fully incorporated. Season to taste with salt and additional pepper.
1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, 1 1/4 cups Dill pickles, 2 tbsp Fresh dill
Lay two large sheets of plastic wrap overlapping on the counter. Turn out the cheese ball mixture into the center of the plastic wrap. Bring the sides of the plastic wrap up around the cheese ball mixture to form a ball shape. Twist the top of the plastic wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours up to overnight.

Toppings

When ready to serve stir together the additional finely shredded cheddar, chopped fresh dill, and finely diced green onions. Place them on a plate or other flat surface. Remove the plastic wrap from the dill pickle cheese ball and roll it in the toppings until the surface is completely covered.
1 tbsp Fresh dill, 3/4 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup Green onions (tops only)

Notes

Placing the toppings on a plate to roll the cheese ball is easiest, in my opinion. But you can roll it in a shallow bowl if desired.

To make this into individual servings. Don’t form the large ball instead use a tablespoon scoop to form small balls. Refrigerate them for at least 1 hour. Then roll in the toppings and serve with a toothpick or pretzel stick.

Storing - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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