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Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe

Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe: Creamy Appetizer Delight

Experience the flavor explosion of this Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe, a creamy and tangy appetizer perfect for gatherings.
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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 Ball Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or dried dill
For the Coating
  • ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese for coating
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chopped Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream using a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy for about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped dill pickles, and fresh dill until evenly distributed.
  3. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball using plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. After chilling, coat the cheese ball with the mixture of shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chopped dill, and lemon zest.
  5. Transfer to a platter and serve with crunchy crackers, pretzels, or raw vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

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