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Dill Pickle Cheese Ball

Delicious Dill Pickle Cheese Ball That Everyone Will Love

This Dill Pickle Cheese Ball is a creamy, tangy appetizer that's a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese sharp
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Dill Pickles or dill relish
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Chopped Dill or dried dill
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar (for coating) can mix with other cheeses
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chopped Dill (for coating) optional
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest (for coating)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Blend until smooth.
  2. Sprinkle in garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, and fresh chopped dill gently to combine.
  4. Spoon the mixture into plastic wrap and shape into a tight ball. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. Prepare the coating by mixing shredded cheddar, fresh chopped dill, and lemon zest.
  6. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the coating mixture, then transfer to a serving platter.
  7. Serve with crackers, vegetables, or pretzel chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ozCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make ahead for convenience. Store wrapped tightly in the fridge. This cheese ball is best served cold.

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