Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printer-Friendly)
Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, ready-to-serve dip.
# 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
13 - Extra chives
# How-To Steps:
01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in medium bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into base mixture until uniformly blended.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with additional pickle slices and chives. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 48 hours.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The pickle tang cuts through rich buffalo heat like nothing else, creating that addictive cant stop eating quality
- Takes literally ten minutes to throw together but tastes like you planned it for days
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix infinitely better — cold cream cheese will fight you every step of the way and leave tiny lumps throughout your dip
- Don't overmix after adding the pickles and cheese or you'll lose those glorious texture contrasts that make this dip so addictive
03 -
- Use a fork to mash a small portion of the chopped pickles against the side of your bowl before folding them in — this releases extra brine and intensifies the pickle flavor throughout
- Taste before adding salt — between the pickles, pickle juice, buffalo sauce, and cheese, this dip is usually perfectly seasoned without any additional salt