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4.58 from 7 votes

Dill Pickle Cheese Ball

This dill pickle cheese ball is made with cream cheese and cheddar cheese along with chopped dill pickles and fresh dill!
Prep 50 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 50 minutes
Fat 18
Carbs 3
Protein 6
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • 3 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~¾ cup
  • ¾ cup diced dill pickles
  • ¼ cup minced fresh dill

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and seasoning. Using an electric mixer, whip the ingredients together until smooth.
    whipped cream in a glass bowl on a white surface.
  • Next add the pickle juice, cheddar, and pickles. Mix until all the ingredients are combined.
    a glass bowl filled with vegetables and cheese.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl into a ball shape and place the cream cheese mixture into the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes (or until the cream cheese ball is firm enough to shape).
  • Remove the cheese ball from the fridge and use a spatula or your hands to form the cream cheese into a perfect ball.
  • Carefully roll the cheese ball in the minced dill so that it is completely covered.
    a plate with a cheese ball, crackers and pickles.
  • Serve with veggies or crackers.

Tips & Notes

  • Use spicy pickles to kick the cheese ball up a notch.
  • Serve with corned beef slices to make this dish the Minnesotan way dontcha know.
  • To make individual servings, before you form the big ball, use a small scoop or tablespoon to form smaller balls. Then roll in the dill. Serve with pretzel sticks to make an easy walking app.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g