Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Print Version)
Creamy buffalo and zesty pickles come together in this quick, tangy dip perfect for entertaining.
# 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
→ Garnishes
12 - Sliced pickles and extra chives for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Beat softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and uniform in texture.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until thoroughly blended with the cream cheese mixture.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, fresh chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the completed dip to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced pickles and additional chives as desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
- The pickle tang cuts through the rich creaminess in a way that keeps you coming back for just one more bite
02 -
- Cold dip hits differently than warm dip, so serve it chilled unless you deliberately want that gooey melted cheese vibe
- Letting it sit for an hour in the fridge before serving gives the pickle juice time to properly infuse every bite
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese mixes so much easier than cold, so plan accordingly
- Grating your own cheddar makes a huge difference in how smoothly it melts into the dip