Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 2 blocks cream cheese, 8 ounces each, softened
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
For Rolling and Serving
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, extra chopped, as needed for rolling
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, extra chopped, as needed for rolling
- 1 box crackers, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dill pickle juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until all the seasonings are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Fold in the 1/2 cup of chopped dill pickles, 1/4 cup of fresh dill, and the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Using clean hands, shape the mixture into a firm ball. Place the cheese ball onto a piece of plastic wrap.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap, ensuring it is completely sealed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball. On a clean surface or shallow dish, combine the extra chopped pickles and fresh dill.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Roll the cheese ball in the mixture of chopped pickles and fresh dill, pressing gently to ensure it is evenly coated on all sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately with your favorite crackers.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
- 2 blocks cream cheese, 8 ounces each, softened
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
For Rolling and Serving
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, extra chopped, as needed for rolling
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, extra chopped, as needed for rolling
- 1 box crackers, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, dill pickle juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until all the seasonings are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Fold in the 1/2 cup of chopped dill pickles, 1/4 cup of fresh dill, and the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix gently until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Using clean hands, shape the mixture into a firm ball. Place the cheese ball onto a piece of plastic wrap.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap, ensuring it is completely sealed.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Once chilled, unwrap the cheese ball. On a clean surface or shallow dish, combine the extra chopped pickles and fresh dill.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Roll the cheese ball in the mixture of chopped pickles and fresh dill, pressing gently to ensure it is evenly coated on all sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately with your favorite crackers.