How to Make Bacon and Dill Pickle Cheese Ball - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and easy appetizer to bring to your next gathering or party? Look no further than this irresistible Bacon and Dill Pickle Cheese Ball. This creamy and savory cheese ball is packed with flavorful ingredients and is sure to be a hit with all of your friends and family.

The combination of crispy bacon, tangy dill pickles, and smooth cream cheese creates a unique and mouthwatering flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you serve it wit...

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup diced dill pickles
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese-flavored pretzels
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Combine cream cheese, sour cream, diced dill pickles, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, dill pickle juice, green onions, paprika, and dried dill in a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Form mixture into a ball. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, place pretzels in a food processor and pulse until bread crumb consistency. Combine pretzel crumbs and bacon on a flat plate.
  • Roll the cheese ball in the pretzel mixture until all sides are coated.
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 1149mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 242mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 241mg