Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printer-friendly)
Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy dip. Ideal for chips, veggies, or pretzels at your next gathering.
# 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
→ 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
# How-To Guide:
01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and uniform.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into the creamy mixture until fully blended.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper into the base mixture until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon dip into serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tangy crunch of pickles cuts through rich creaminess in a way that keeps you coming back for just one more bite
- It takes literally ten minutes to throw together but tastes like something much more involved
02 -
- Cold cream cheese will leave you with tiny unappetizing lumps no matter how long you beat it, so plan ahead
- The flavors actually develop beautifully overnight, so making it the day before is totally fine
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly, while cold ones fight you every step of the way
- Taste your pickles first, since really salty ones might mean you need slightly less pickle juice