Description
This Delectable Creamy Dill Pickle Cheese Ball is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining rich cream cheese with crunchy dill pickles and sharp cheddar. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers, this appetizer offers a delightful crunch paired with savory flavors. Serve it with an array of crackers or fresh veggies for a stunning visual presentation and a burst of flavor that will keep guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for coating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, garlic powder, and dried dill weed. Mix until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a compact ball using your hands.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to set.
- Once chilled, unwrap and roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts until evenly coated.
- Serve on a platter with an assortment of crackers or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg