Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable)
Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy 10-minute dip, perfect for game day 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, extra chives (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until completely smooth and well blended.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until fully incorporated into the base mixture.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese if using, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under 10 minutes with zero cooking required
- The tangy pickle crunch cuts through rich buffalo heat perfectly
- It disappears faster than you can say touchdown
02 -
- Cold cream cheese creates lumps that never fully disappear no matter how long you beat it
- Let the dip sit for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together properly
03 -
- Double the recipe for crowds because you will run out otherwise
- Chop pickles smaller than you think you need them for the best texture