Go Back

Pickle Fix Holiday Cheese Ball

A creamy, tangy cheese ball packed with dill pickles, cheddar, and herbs — perfect for holidays, parties, or cozy gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Ball
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Coating
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp crushed buttery crackers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Plastic wrap
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Add cheddar, pickles, pickle juice, green onions, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
  3. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
  5. Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Before serving, roll in pecans and cracker crumbs.
  7. Serve with crackers or veggies.

Notes

A festive and flavorful cheese ball that’s quick to prepare and loved by everyone.