Description
These Dill Pickle Cheese Balls are the ultimate tangy, cheesy snack that will make everyone crave more! With creamy cheese, crunchy pickles, and a flavorful dill kick, these bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties, gatherings, or any pickle lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed. - Shape the Cheese Balls:
Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon and roll it into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. - Coat the Cheese Balls:
Roll each cheese ball in the shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese until fully coated. - Chill:
Place the cheese balls on a plate and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. - Serve:
Serve the dill pickle cheese balls with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make-Ahead: These cheese balls can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days before serving.
- Customization: You can adjust the amount of pickle juice and fresh dill to suit your taste. For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper!
- Storage: Store leftover cheese balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serving Suggestions: Great with crackers, pretzels, or as a fun addition to a charcuterie board!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg