Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable View)

Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this quick, creamy dip ready for any party spread.

# 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 (optional)

→ 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, extra chives (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in medium bowl until completely smooth and uniform.
02 - Mix in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until fully blended throughout base.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer mixture to serving bowl and top with sliced pickle spears and additional fresh chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks. Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container up to 48 hours.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Cream cheese and sour cream create the most velvety base that holds up to even the thickest potato chips
  • The pickle-brine trick is the secret weapon that keeps everyone guessing what makes it so addictive
  • Ready in ten minutes flat which means more time socializing and less time prepping
02 -
  • Do not overmix after adding the pickles and cheese or your dip will turn an unappealing grayish color from the pickle specks
  • This dip actually tastes better after sitting in the refrigerator for a few hours or even overnight
  • If you plan to serve it warm, use the lowest microwave setting and stir every 20 seconds to prevent separation
03 -
  • Double the recipe immediately because leftovers never happen in my house
  • Keep some extra pickle juice handy to thin the dip if it thickens up after refrigeration