Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable Version)
Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy 10-minute dip. Perfect for parties, game day, or casual snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
→ Buffalo & Pickle Flavors
04 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
05 - 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles
06 - 2 tbsp pickle juice
→ Cheeses
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
→ Spices & Add-ins
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnishes
12 - Sliced pickles and extra chives (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until completely smooth and uniform.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until the mixture is well combined and evenly colored.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), fresh chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until just combined.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
- The pickle juice trick is something I wish I'd discovered years ago
02 -
- This dip actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge overnight, if you can manage that kind of self-control
- The pickle juice measurement is forgiving, but too much makes it taste more like relish than dip
03 -
- Double the recipe if you're feeding more than six people, because this disappears faster than you expect
- Keep a jar of extra pickle juice handy, the dip thickens in the fridge and might need reviving