Dill Pickle Cheese Ballrn

a close up shot of Dill Pickle Cheese Ball with crackers and a sliced pickle on a wooden board

This creamy dill pickle cheese ball is a delicious spin on a classic appetizer brimming with an irresistible zesty flavor.

Jump to Recipe

Prep Time10

Total Time4 10

Servings

Table of Contents

Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
More Recipes You’ll Love
JUMP TO RECIPE

Dill pickles, cheese, cream cheese, garlic; all of these powerhouse flavors combined make for an insanely delicious and addictive dill pickle cheese ball. This easy appetizer is perfect for your next gathering, and all your guests will love it!

a close up shot of Dill Pickle Cheese Ball with crackers and a sliced pickle on a wooden board with a piece taken out

Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Ingredients

Dill Pickle Cheese Ball raw ingredients that are labeled

Our dill pickle cheese ball tastes like a party in your mouth. It’s salty, creamy, and cheesy, and has a tang from the dill pickles that will tantalize your taste buds.

To make this cheesy appetizer, you’ll need:

16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons pickle juice
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons lemon pepper spice blend
1 cup dill pickles, diced small (I used the refrigerated kind because they have a fresher flavor (Claussen brand))
8 ounces Colby jack, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
crackers for serving

PRO TIP:

I like using the bagged, pre-shredded cheese for this recipe because you can buy the very finely shredded kinds, and it tends to mix into the cream cheese better and not clump up.

Substitutions And Additions

GARNISH: You can garnish the cheese ball with pecans or walnuts. You can also completely cover it in dill instead of lightly sprinkling dill on top.

BACON: Bacon bits or freshly cooked chopped bacon would also be a great addition to this dill pickle cream cheese ball recipe.

CHEESE: Feel free to swap out the Colby jack cheese for shredded mozzarella, cheddar, and Muenster. Up to ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese can be added for even more flavor.

DILL: If you don’t have fresh dill, you can use half the amount of dried dill since it has a stronger flavor.

How To Make This Dill Pickle Cheese Ball Recipe

To make this delicious cheese ball, you will mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl until combined.

Next, you will form the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. The cheese ball will hold its shape once chilled in the fridge, and then you will be ready to dig in with your favorite crackers.

STEP ONE: Mix the softened cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and pickle juice in a medium bowl until combined.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Make sure you use room temperature cream cheese, so you don’t have any lumps in your cheese ball mixture. If needed, use a hand mixer on low.

cream cheese Worcestershire and pickle juice combined in a bowl

STEP TWO: Add the onion powder, garlic powder, and lemon pepper seasoning. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the cheese.

onion powdered, garlic powdered and lemon pepper seasoning mixed in a bowl

STEP THREE: Fold in the Colby jack cheese, diced pickles, and fresh dill.

PRO TIP:

You may be tempted to add salt to the recipe when you taste it immediately after mixing. Don’t do it! The flavors come together after a few hours in the refrigerator, and you will likely be serving this cheese ball appetizer with salty crackers, so additional salt is not necessary.

colby jack cheese, diced pickles and fresh dill folded in a bowl

STEP FOUR: Line a soup bowl with plastic wrap and fill the bowl with the cheese mixture. Gather the plastic wrap and twist until the cheese mixture is a ball shape and tightly compacted.

twist plastic wrap until the cheese mixture is in a ball shape

STEP FIVE: Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

STEP SIX: Serve with crackers.

How To Serve

This tangy cheese ball can be served with plenty of different dippers, including your favorite crackers, pita chips, potato chips, and veggies.

If you really want to take your dill pickle cheese ball over the top, pair it with a selection of flatbreads and sliced French bread.

For an irresistible treat, try lightly toasting slices of ciabatta bread and drizzling them with extra-virgin olive oil before piling on generous dollops of delicious dill pickle cheese ball goodness.

Add our cucumber bites and bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers for a variety of appetizers.

Our cheese ball recipe is another creamy version of this appetizer, while our mini cheeseball bites are cute individual-size snacks.

MORE CHEESE BALL RECIPES

Super Bowl

Football Cheese Ball

Cold Appetizers

Cheese Ball Recipe

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: You should store the cheese ball in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. It lasts in the fridge for up to 5 days.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this delicious dill pickle cheese ball for up to a month for longer-term storage, but the texture of the cream cheese may become a bit grainy.

Make sure to label the container with the best-by date to ensure you use it up while it is still good.

overhead shot of a piece of Dill Pickle Cheese Ball with crackers and a sliced pickle on a plate

The dill pickles add a delicious tangy flavor that compliments the cheesy goodness perfectly. This dill pickle cheese ball will be a hit at your next party, and I guarantee it is so good that you won’t be able to stop eating it!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I eat this warm or cold?

This cheese ball appetizer is best served cold.

Can you make a cheese ball ahead of time?

Yes! I recommend you make it at least a day in advance to allow the flavors to blend together. You can eat it after a few hours, but it tastes better the next day.

How long will a homemade cheese ball keep?

A homemade cheese ball will keep for up to 5 days. You can freeze the cheese ball for up to a month for longer-term storage, but the texture of the cream cheese may be a bit grainy.

How does it taste?

This dill pickle cheese ball is full of tangy and tart pickle flavor. The vinegary tang is balanced out by the creamy cheese and fresh dill.

More Recipes You’ll Love