Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
Made with creamy Boursin, sharp cheddar, briny dill pickles, crispy bacon, and toasted pecans, this easy dill pickle cheese ball is an irresistible make-ahead appetizer that disappears quickly with crackers and veggies.
Ingredients
For the cheese ball:
- 2 5.2 ounce package Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- splash pickle juice
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3 pieces thick cut bacon cooked and crumbled
Cheese ball toppings:
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- 3 pieces thick cut bacon , cooked and crumbled into tiny pieces
- ⅓ cup toasted pecans finely chopped
- Extra slices of dill pickles (chips) for individual crackers
- 1 sleeve crackers for serving, we like Ritz crackers because they are sturdy
- celery sticks for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix Boursin cheese, dill pickles, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, shredded sharp cheddar, fresh dill, a splash of pickle juice, and crumbled bacon until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and shape into a ball.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight, until firm. (Boursin is softer than cream cheese, so chilling is essential.)
- Combine the toppings and press evenly onto the chilled ball.
- Serve with crackers, celery sticks, or veggies. For individual bites, top each cracker with an extra slice (chip) of pickle.
Notes
Sandy’s tips:
- Storage: Store any leftover cheese ball mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Let it soften slightly before serving again.
- Make ahead: This dill pickle cheese ball recipe is automatically what I’d call a make-ahead dish considering the soft Boursin cheese mixture needs at least 2-3 hours (preferable overnight) to chill and set. Prepare the fresh toppings just before assembling to serve for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 162kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 285mg, Potassium: 79mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 139IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 88mg, Iron: 0.2mg