Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
This dill pickle cheese ball is loaded with so much flavor as it combines cream cheese, a little bit of sour cream, cheese, dill ranch dressing, and a variety of dill pickles to create an irresistible cheese ball that everyone loves! This is the perfect appetizer for game day or parties.
Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
If you are a fan of pickles, this is one recipe that you are going to be licking your lips to try! Pickle lovers cannot resist the flavor of this dill pickle cheese ball!
It is simple to make (prepped in 10 minutes) and after sitting in the fridge for an hour is ready to enjoy!
This is one appetizer that you may have to make two of because it will go quickly!
If you love pickles be sure to grab our refrigerator pickle recipe and our TikTok Ranch pickle recipe as well.
What do I need to get started?
- Cream cheese – full fat
- Sour cream – you don’t need much
- Dill pickle relish
- Dill pickles
- Dill Ranch dressing mix
- Worcestershire sauce
- Cheddar cheese
- Colby jack cheese
- Dill – fresh
How to Make Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
- Combine the cream cheese and sour cream, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Cut a large piece of plastic wrap. Place the cheese ball in the middle and pull the wrap together to form a ball.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Combine the Colby jack and chopped dill in a bowl. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll in the cheese until coated.
- Place on a plate and serve with crackers.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- Be sure that you use full fat cream cheese when making this recipe.
- It is best to let your cream cheese and sour cream get to room temperature so that you can mix them together nicely without creating lumps.
- Refrigerate this for at least an hour, or overnight before serving. You want to make sure that your cheeseball is firm prior to serving.
- Love bacon? Add some cooked bacon crumbles as you mix your cheeseball together. You can even add them to the top if you prefer.
- Serve this with crackers or toasted bread.
Storage
Keep your cheese ball in an airtight container in the fridge. This will keep for up to 5 days
Yes, you can make your dill pickle cheese ball ahead of time, in fact, you will want to. You will need to refrigerate this at least one hour before serving, but I recommend that you will want to make it and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
This dill pickle cheese ball is loaded with so much flavor as it combines cream cheese, a little bit of sour cream, cheese, dill ranch dressing, and a variety of dill pickles to create an irresistible cheese ball that everyone loves! This is the perfect appetizer for game day or parties.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce) bars cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon Dill Ranch dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup colby jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese and sour cream, then stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Cut a large piece of plastic wrap. Place the cheese ball in the middle and pull the wrap together to form a ball.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Combine the colby jack and chopped dill in a bowl. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll in the cheese until coated.
- Place on a plate and serve with crackers.
Notes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerator time: 1 hour - 24 hours
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 95Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 518mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
