Dill Pickle Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 16-oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 4 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
• Juice from ½ lemon, about 1 heaping teaspoon
• 1 tsp pickle juice brine
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped - or 1 tbsp dried dill spice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups dill pickles, finely diced, drained of excess liquid
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• finely chopped pecans or walnuts, for texture (optional)