Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy buffalo flavor meets zesty pickles in this quick 10-minute dip perfect for any gathering.

# 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
13 - Extra chives

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The pickle brine adds this incredible brightness that balances the heat perfectly
  • You can throw it together in ten minutes flat while friends are already walking through the door
  • It keeps beautifully in the fridge for days, somehow tasting even better on day two
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that cold cream cheese creates tiny unappetizing lumps that no amount of extra mixing will fix
  • The dip tastes markedly better after sitting for at least an hour, so make it ahead if you possibly can
  • Some buffalo sauces contain gluten while others don't, so always check the label if that matters for your guests
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine effortlessly and save you from those frustrating tiny lumps of cream cheese
  • Buy an extra jar of pickles because you'll definitely want to replenish your supply after using the pickles and juice