Description
This Creamy Dill Pickle Dip is a tangy and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties and snacks. Made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and finely chopped dill pickles, it offers a creamy texture with a refreshing pickle tang enhanced by fresh dill and pickle juice. Serve chilled with chips, pretzels, crackers, or fresh vegetables for an easy and crowd-pleasing dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy & Condiments
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Pickle Ingredients
- 3/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
Herbs & Spices
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped) or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Creamy Base: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky texture.
- Add Pickle and Seasonings: Stir in the finely chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, fresh or dried dill, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Season to Taste: Taste your dip and add salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavors without overpowering the tanginess of the pickles.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Serve chilled with your choice of chips, pretzels, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a stronger pickle flavor, add extra pickle juice or finely chop a few more pickles before mixing.
- This dip works wonderfully as a sandwich spread or burger topping for an added tangy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg