Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)
A tangy, creamy blend of buffalo sauce and chopped pickles creates the ultimate party appetizer. Ready in just 10 minutes.
# What You'll 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
13 - Extra chives
# Directions:
01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in medium bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into base mixture until evenly distributed throughout.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
04 - Spoon dip into serving bowl and top with sliced pickle rounds and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pretzels, or vegetable crudités. Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 2 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The pickle addition creates this incredible tang that balances the heat perfectly
- Takes literally ten minutes to throw together
- Gets even better after sitting in the fridge for a day
02 -
- Room temperature ingredients combine so much more smoothly — plan ahead
- The dip thickens up nicely in the fridge, so don't panic if it seems loose at first
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day if they last that long
03 -
- Hand-chopping pickles gives you better texture control than a food processor
- Let the dip come to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving cold — the flavors really wake up