Dill Pickle Cheese Ball

INGREDIENTS

For the Cheeseball

• 16 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 c. shredded Cheddar
• 1 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 c. chopped dill pickles
• 1 tbsp finely chopped dill
• 1 tbsp pickle juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the Coating

• 8 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped
• 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
• 2 tbsp finely chopped dill

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, pickles, dill, pickle juice, garlic powder and paprika until combined, then season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into one large ball.
2. Make coating: In a shallow bowl or plate, mix together bacon, cheddar and dill.
3. Roll cheese ball in the mixture until fully coated and serve.