Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe
This Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe is a fun way to serve pickle dip. Dill pickles and cream cheese shine in this easy appetizer that is great for parties, holidays or game day.
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If you love pickles or pickle dip, you are going to adore this Pickle Cheese Ball! A creamy spreadable pickle dip formed into a show-stopping cheese ball.
Combining the creamy richness of cheese with the zippy tang of dill pickles, this easy-to-make dish is a flavor-packed addition to any gathering. From game day spreads to holiday tables.
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Why You’ll Love This Cheese Ball Recipe
- Packed with flavor: Creamy, tangy, and a little garlicky.
- Quick & easy: Takes only 10 minutes to prepare.
- Make-ahead friendly: Tastes even better after chilling overnight.
- Crowd-pleaser: Perfect with crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients Needed For This Cheese Ball
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Garlic Powder
- Lemon
- Salt/Pepper
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Dill Pickles
- Fresh Dill
How To Make Cheese Balls
- With hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix 1-2 minutes or until smooth and fluffy. Mix in shredded cheddar, pickles and fresh dill.
- Lay two long strips of plastic wrap in an ‘X’ shape on a flat surface. Spoon cream cheese mixture into the center. Bring up edges of plastic wrap, close at the top tightening to create the cream cheese ball shape. Transfer to refrigerator and chill at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Spread shredded/chopped cheddar, fresh dill and lemon zest in an even layer on a flat surface. Unwrap chilled cheese ball and roll onto toppings to coat. Gently press toppings into any non covered spots.
- Transfer cheese ball to platter. Serve with crackers.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Crackers (Ritz, pretzel crisps, or multigrain)
- Fresh veggie sticks (carrots, celery, cucumbers)
- Toasted baguette slices
- Bagel chips or pita chips
Make It Your Own
While the classic recipe is a winner, you can play around with variations:
- Add chopped bacon for smoky crunch
- Mix in horseradish or hot sauce for a spicy kick
- Use different cheeses like pepper jack or gouda
- Make mini cheese balls and serve on toothpicks for a fun, poppable snack
Yes! You can swap cheddar for Monterey Jack, Colby, or pepper jack for a spicier version.
You can make it up to 3 days in advance. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and coat it before serving.
Make sure your cream cheese is fully chilled before serving, and avoid adding too much pickle juice.
Place it on a chilled platter and surround it with an assortment of dippers like crackers, pretzels, and fresh veggies.
More Cheese Ball Recipes
- Spinach Artichoke Cheese Ball
- Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
- Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
- Pecan Bacon Cheese Ball
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Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- Cheeseball:
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese – softened
- 4 Tablespoon Sour Cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Salt/Pepper – to taste
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1½ Cups Chopped Dill Pickles
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Dill
- Coating:
- 1/2 Cup Shredded/Chopped Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chopped Dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
Instructions
- With hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix 1-2 minutes or until smooth and fluffy. Mix in shredded cheddar, pickles and fresh dill.
- Lay two long strips of plastic wrap in an ‘X’ shape on a flat surface. Spoon cream cheese mixture into the center. Bring up edges of plastic wrap, close at the top tightening to create the cream cheese ball shape. Transfer to refrigerator and chill at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Spread shredded/chopped cheddar, fresh dill and lemon zest in an even layer on a flat surface. Unwrap chilled cheese ball and roll onto toppings to coat. Gently press toppings into any non covered spots.
- Transfer cheese ball to platter. Serve with crackers.
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The dill pickel cheese ball sounds good. I would like to try for Thanksgiving maybe if I can get it to pri out for me.
Can this be made several days before the party?
Best ever recipe! Huge hit!
Sounds great, my grands are pickle fiends. Please put TITLE of recipe on your photos to help keep track of what we’re eating! Thanks 🙏
Omg! So delicious! I made 2 in 2 weeks for 2 different occasions and everyone loved it! Thanks for a great recipe! 👍🏼