Description
A festive and flavorful cheese ball infused with dill pickles and coated in crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped for coating
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, and sour cream in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or sturdy spatula.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped dill pickles, green onions, fresh dill, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Ensure the mixture is evenly blended.
- Transfer the blended mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Use the wrap to shape the mixture into a compact ball.
- Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for a minimum of 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, to allow the mixture to firm up.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the chopped pecans, fresh parsley, and additional chopped dill pickles for the exterior coating.
- Remove the chilled cheese ball from the plastic wrap. Roll it in the prepared coating mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even layer on all sides.
- Transfer the finished cheese ball to a serving platter and present it with crackers, pretzels, or raw vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture.
- This recipe can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg