Description

A tangy and creamy blend of cream cheese, dill pickles, and cheddar, this cheese ball is a quick and flavorful crowd-pleaser. Rolled in fresh dill and chopped pickles, it adds texture and punch to any party platter. Serve it chilled with crackers or veggies for the ultimate snackable bite.

Ingredients

Scale

2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)

3/4 cup chopped dill pickles (well-drained)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon pickle juice

1/4 cup additional chopped pickles (for coating)

2 tablespoons additional chopped dill (for coating)

Instructions

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and pickle juice. Mix until smooth.
Fold in chopped pickles and fresh dill. Mix until evenly distributed.
Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and form into a ball. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Mix the extra chopped pickles and dill in a shallow dish.
Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the coating mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve with crackers or vegetables.