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Creamy dill pickle cheese ball

Creamy dill pickle cheese ball
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The Creamy Dill Pickle Cheese Ball is a flavorful, easy-to-make appetizer that perfectly blends tangy dill pickles with smooth cream cheese and sharp cheddar. It offers a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy textures, making it an ideal party favorite that can be served with crackers, vegetables, or as a spread. Quick to prepare and customizable, this cheese ball is a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Cream cheese – 8 oz, softened
  • Dill pickles – ½ cup, finely chopped
  • Shredded cheddar cheese – 1 cup
  • Green onions – 2, finely chopped
  • Garlic powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Worcestershire sauce – 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh dill or dried dill weed – 1 tablespoon

Coating

  • Crushed crackers or chopped nuts – ½ cup (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Finely chop the dill pickles and green onions. Shred the cheddar cheese if it is not pre-shredded. Having all ingredients ready will make mixing easier and faster.
  2. Mix the Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar together using a hand mixer or wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy, ensuring an even creamy texture.
  3. Add Flavorings and Mix-ins: Stir in the chopped dill pickles, green onions, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and dill weed until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  4. Shape the Cheese Ball: Transfer the combined mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape it into a tight ball, wrap securely, and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up and meld the flavors.
  5. Coat and Serve: After chilling, roll the cheese ball in crushed crackers, chopped nuts, or extra dill to create a textured exterior. Place the cheese ball on a serving plate, garnish as desired, and serve with crackers or vegetables.

Notes

  • Use dill spears or sandwich slices for authentic tang; avoid sweet pickles.
  • Soften cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for smoother texture.
  • Chill the cheese ball for at least one hour to help it set and intensify flavors.
  • Use toasted or seasoned crackers for coating to add extra flavor.
  • The cheese ball can be prepared a day ahead and tastes even better the next day.

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