Tasty Dill Pickle Meatballs With Feta Cheese
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most mouthwatering, savory, and tangy meatballs you’ve ever tasted – Dill Pickle Meatballs!
These babies are packed with the perfect blend of flavors, from the tangy brine of dill pickles to the creaminess of feta cheese and the freshness of herbs. It’s a match made in heaven, folks!

First things first, let’s get our ingredients ready. We’re talking ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, black pepper, feta cheese, dill pickles, pickle juice, fresh herbs, and kosher salt. Yes, it’s a long list, but trust us, it’s worth it!
Now, let’s get our hands dirty! In a large bowl, combine the beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, black pepper, half of the feta cheese, chopped dill pickles, four tablespoons of pickle juice, half of the herbs, and one teaspoon of salt. Mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 12 hours. The longer, the better, folks! When you’re ready to roll, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F with the rack in the top third position.
Roll the beef mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1 1/4 ounces each. Place them on a baking sheet lined with cooking spray, leaving some space between each meatball. Bake for 10 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to broil and cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until the tops are browned and the meatballs are cooked through.

While the meatballs are baking, whisk together the yogurt, remaining pickle juice, remaining herbs, and remaining salt in a small bowl. Yes, it’s that easy!
Divide the buttered rice among four plates, then top each plate with a few meatballs and the remaining feta cheese. Serve with the yogurt sauce and garnish with pepper and herbs.

And there you have it, folks! A dish that’s sure to become a staple in your household. The combination of flavors and textures is absolute perfection.

So go ahead, give it a try, and let us know what you think! Your taste buds will thank you.
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cracker crumbs
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, divided
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 4 tablespoons pickle juice, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- cooking spray
- buttered rice for serving
- yogurt for sauce
Instructions
- 1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, black pepper, half of the feta cheese, chopped dill pickles, four tablespoons of pickle juice, half of the herbs, and one teaspoon of salt.
- 2. Mix everything together until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- 3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- 4. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F with the rack in the top third position.
- 5. Roll the beef mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1 1/4 ounces each.
- 6. Place them on a baking sheet lined with cooking spray, leaving some space between each meatball.
- 7. Bake for 10 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to broil and cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until the tops are browned and the meatballs are cooked through.
- 8. While the meatballs are baking, whisk together yogurt, remaining pickle juice, remaining herbs, and remaining salt in a small bowl.
- 9. Divide the buttered rice among four plates, then top each plate with a few meatballs and the remaining feta cheese.
- 10. Serve with the yogurt sauce and garnish with pepper and herbs.
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