Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)
Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy 10-minute appetizer perfect for sharing.
# 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 Make:
01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with sliced pickles and additional chives. Serve with chips, pretzels, or vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes flat, no cooking required
- The pickle brightens everything so you can keep snacking without palate fatigue
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese makes or breaks this texture wise
- Chopping pickles too big creates awkward bites and people will pick around them
03 -
- Let the dip come to room temperature before serving for maximum flavor impact
- Extra chopped pickles on top never hurt nobody