Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable version)

Creamy, tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this easy 10-minute appetizer.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
02 - Whisk in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until thoroughly blended into the base mixture.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon dip into a serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • The pickle tang balances the heat perfectly so everyone keeps going back for more
02 -
  • The dip tastes better after sitting for an hour in the fridge so all the flavors can mingle together
  • Do not skip the pickle juice because that liquid gold is what makes this recipe special
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together so much faster and smoother than cold ones
  • Hand mixing with a sturdy spatula gives you better control than an electric mixer so you do not accidentally overwork it