Dill pickle dip is a quick and easy appetizer that comes together in 5 minutes and will please any dill pickle lover!
Ingredients
The ingredient list for this cream cheese dip is short and sweet, but there are a lot of great additions for all my fans of pickles.
- Sour Cream – this helps to make the dip creamy and scoopable with all your favorite dippers and gives it a nice tangy kick. You could use plain Greek yogurt here, as well.
- Cream cheese – You want the full-fat kind, at room temperature so it’s soft and easy to mix.
- Dill Pickle Spears – obvious, right? Get whole pickles and chop them fine. Pickle slices are too thin and tend to not hold up well in the dip. So start with a whole pickle and then dice as finely as you want.
- Fresh Dill – This helps give it an extra boost of that awesome dill flavor.
- Green Onions – also known as scallions, help give it great flavor and color and a fresh crunch.
- Spices – we are using dried garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, here to help boost the flavor. You can also sub these out for 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning mix.
Variations
Here are a few ways you can jazz up your pickle dip!
- Spicy – Hot variations include adding minced bell peppers, a few dabs of hot sauce, more fresh herbs, chopped ham and even minced onion and garlic.
- Pickles – switch it up by using spicy pickles (like these Honey Habanero Pickles), butter pickles, or sour dill pickles. Dill pickle chips work, too.
- Cheese Ball – Omit sour cream and make it into a dill pickle cheese ball. It adds a unique flavor to a classic party appetizer!
How to Make Dill Pickle Dip
This creamy dill pickle dip is so simple to make. It will only take about 10 minutes to mix up, and then needs a little rest in the fridge to help the flavors blend together well.
- Prep the pickles. Chop the pickles finely — the finer, the better.
- Combine cream cheese and sour cream. Mix together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until you get a smooth and creamy base. Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer is the best way to get an even blend.
- Add remaining ingredients. Stir in the chopped dill, green onions, pickle juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate. Pop in the fridge to allow the dip to chill and the flavors blend together.
- Serve! I like to serve it with a little more chopped pickle and dill on top so it really stands out. Place it on a platter alongside veggies, pretzels, chips, or crackers. Or, serve it with our Dill Pickle Ranch Pretzels for the ultimate pickle lover!
Common Questions about Dill Pickle Dip
At its most basic, dill pickle dip is made of cream cheese, sour cream, and diced dill pickles. You can also add herbs, spices, seasoning blends, or sauces to customize it.
You can serve anything with dill pickle dip that you would with any other dip. Vegetables, crackers, chips, and crackers all work well. You can also spread it on sandwiches!
Most dairy-based dips are good for 3-4 days.
Storage and Freezing
This dip stores well so don’t hesitate to make it a day or two before serving or hang on to it for a few days to dress up sandwiches, wraps, and burgers.
Make Ahead
If you’re prepping for a party, you can definitely make it ahead of time too. This dip can be made up to two days ahead of time. Garnish it with extra chopped pickles and dill right before serving. It is sure to be your new favorite appetizer.
How to Store
Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. The leftover dip also makes a great sandwich spread on burgers, wraps and more so if you have leftovers it definitely won’t go to waste.
Can I Freeze Dill Pickle Dip?
While you can technically freeze this dip, we don’t recommend it. It is unlikely to have the same consistency once thawed.
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Dill Pickle Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup dill pickles , finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons green onions , chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill , chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cream together the softened cream cheese and sour cream.
- Add the pickles, pickle juice, green onions, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Transfer to an airtight container and place in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours to chill and let the flavors marry.
- Top with additional diced pickles and dill before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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I love pickle dip! I missed having the deli ham chunks in it that I’m used to but it was so delicious with the fresh dill weed. I added more pickles too. So delicious and comes together quickly!
Thank you for the feedback! Ham would be a great addition!
Oh wow!! this sounds like the ultimate dip now that I am pregnant hahaha. I want all things pickles! Saved to make this weekend, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂
My family loves pickles, though I’ve never made dill pickle dip for my kids before. I’m sure they will love it ,so I can’t wait to make this recipe. Thank you!
Such a flavor-packed dip! That creamy texture sounds incredible and I love how easily everything comes together.
what a delicious way to serve pickles in an appetizer I cant wait to try this!
My new favorite dip! So easy to make and packed with pickle flavor. Loved it!