Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable version)
Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, quick-to-make dip. Ideal for parties, game day gatherings, or casual snacking with chips and veggies.
# 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 and extra chives
# How to Make It:
01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into cream mixture until thoroughly combined.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper into the mixture.
04 - Transfer dip to serving bowl and top 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 tangy crunch of pickles cuts through all that rich creaminess so every bite stays interesting
- It comes together in ten minutes flat but tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
- This dip actually gets better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours because the flavors have time to really get comfortable with each other
- If you're serving this to a crowd who claims they don't like pickles, don't tell them what's in it until they're already hooked
03 -
- If you accidentally make it too spicy, stir in another tablespoon of sour cream to calm things down
- Room temperature dip serves so much better than cold dip straight from the fridge