Description
The Creamy Dill Pickle Cheese Ball is a tangy, herby, and irresistibly cheesy appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, or snacking. With crunchy dill pickles, sharp cheddar, and fresh dill, it’s a crowd-pleaser you can prep in advance.
Ingredients
225 g cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
0.5 cup finely chopped dill pickles
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
1. Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes to soften.
2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and dill until smooth.
3. Fold in chopped dill pickles, making sure they are well-drained.
4. Transfer the mixture to plastic wrap, shape into a ball, and chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Before serving, roll the cheese ball in extra dill or shredded cheddar. Serve with crackers or veggies.
Notes
Drain pickles thoroughly to avoid a watery cheese ball.
For best flavor, chill at least an hour before serving.
Garnish right before serving for a fresh look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: cheese ball, appetizer, dill pickle, party snack