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Dill Pickle Cheese Ball

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This Dill Pickle Cheese Ball combines creamy cheese with the crunch of dill pickles and savory deli ham. It’s an easy and flavorful starter for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (143 g) dill pickles, finely diced, drained of excess liquid
  • 1 cup (135 g) deli ham, finely diced
  • ⅓ cup (64 g) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • ½ cup (71 g) dill pickles, finely diced, drained of excess liquid (for topping)
  • ⅓ cup (16 g) chives, minced (for topping)
  • ⅓ cup (36 g) pecans, finely chopped (for topping)

Instructions

  • Combine cream cheese, dill pickles, deli ham, and ranch seasoning in a bowl using a hand mixer until creamy.
  • Transfer the mixture to plastic wrap and shape it into a ball.
  • Wrap the cheese ball and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Mix the topping ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Roll the chilled cheese ball in the topping mixture until evenly coated.
  • Serve with crackers or pretzels.

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Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Adjust the amount of dill pickles for desired tanginess.
For added heat, incorporate finely chopped jalapeños.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 390
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 40