Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable)
Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy 10-minute dip. Ideal for game day snacking.
# What You 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
→ Spices & Add-ins
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# 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 well combined and evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until just mixed.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired. Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking
- The pickle twist surprises everyone who thinks they know buffalo dip
02 -
- Cold cream cheese creates lumps that never quite disappear no matter how long you mix
- Letting the dip sit for 30 minutes before serving lets all those flavors really become friends
03 -
- Use a paper towel to squeeze excess liquid from the chopped pickles before folding them in
- Let your cream cheese soften on the counter, not in the microwave, which can make it too soft