Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printer-friendly)
Creamy buffalo dip loaded with chopped dill pickles, ready in just 10 minutes for easy entertaining.
# 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, extra chives (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese if using, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer dip to serving bowl and garnish with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
- The pickle element surprises everyone who thinks they know buffalo dip
- It somehow tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a day
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- Cold cream cheese is the enemy here—planning ahead for softening prevents that grainy texture nobody wants
- The dip actually develops more flavor after sitting for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator
03 -
- Hand-chopping the pickles instead of using a food processor gives you much better texture control
- Letting the dip sit for at least 30 minutes before serving allows all the flavors to really get to know each other