Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup dill pickle, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup crushed pecans (optional, for coating)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on low speed to blend the two cheeses together until smooth and creamy.
Step 2:
Add the finely chopped dill pickles, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to the cheese mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 3:
Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper to your preference. Make sure the flavors are balanced—if you prefer more tang, add an extra tablespoon of Dijon mustard or pickles.
Step 4:
Once everything is mixed, gather the mixture into a ball shape using your hands or a spatula. If it’s too sticky, you can lightly grease your hands with oil or coat them in a little extra shredded cheddar to help with shaping.
Step 5:
For extra texture and flavor, roll the cheese ball in crushed pecans or chopped dill pickles. You can also roll it in a mixture of parsley for a fresh pop of color. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Americans
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sodium: 230mg
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe