Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable)

Tangy buffalo sauce meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, quick-to-make dip that's perfect for sharing.

# 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

# Steps:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and well combined.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, shredded cheddar, crumbled blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper into the dip mixture.
04 - Scoop the finished dip into a serving bowl. Top with sliced pickles and additional fresh chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, no cooking required
  • The pickle juice trick keeps everyone guessing what makes it so addictive
02 -
  • Let your cream cheese soften completely, or you will fight tiny lumps that refuse to blend
  • This dip actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours or overnight
03 -
  • Use a potato masher if your hand mixer is not available to break up the cream cheese
  • Finely chop your pickles so you get crunch in every single bite