The Ultimate 10-Minute Creamy Dill Pickle Dip
This easy dill pickle dip delivers bold, tangy flavor in just 10 minutes. It is the perfect quick appetizer for game days or parties, featuring a rich, creamy base that disappears fast.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the finely chopped dill pickles and the pickle juice until they are well mixed into the base.
- Add the fresh dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- If you choose, fold in the chopped fresh chives for extra freshness.
- Cover the dip and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors fully develop.
- Serve this crowd pleasing appetizer with your favorite chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Use high-quality dill pickles; they make a big difference in the final flavor.
- Chilling the dip overnight significantly improves the tangy and herbaceous notes.
- This recipe is a fantastic base for a ranch pickle dip if you add 1 tablespoon of dry ranch seasoning mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30