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Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe

Delicious Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe for Your Next Party

This Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe blends tangy pickles with creamy cheese for a delightful appetizer that's perfect for parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or dried dill
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or dried if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest from a fresh lemon

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • plastic wrap
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese and sour cream. Sprinkle in garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend the ingredients on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, and fresh dill. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
  4. Spoon the mixture onto plastic wrap in an 'X' shape. Gather the ends and twist to form a ball. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Combine shredded cheddar cheese, fresh dill, and lemon zest on a flat surface. Mix well to create a coating.
  6. Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the coating mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter and pair with dippers like crackers, veggies, or pretzels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheese ball sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and sour cream are at room temperature. Chill the cheese ball for best flavor and firmness.

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