Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable)

Creamy buffalo and pickle fusion ready in 10 minutes. Perfect tangy, zesty appetizer for entertaining.

# 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, extra chives

# How to Make It:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until thoroughly incorporated into the base.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
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 up to 2 days.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The pickle brine adds a bright acidic note that cuts through all that creamy richness
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • Even people who swear they hate blue cheese end up reaching for seconds
02 -
  • Cold ingredients straight from the fridge will leave you with tiny lumps of cream cheese that no amount of mixing can fix
  • Letting the dip chill for at least an hour before serving allows all those distinct flavors to meld into something greater than the sum of its parts
  • The texture actually improves after sitting in the refrigerator overnight so do not be afraid to make it a day ahead
03 -
  • Reserve a little extra cheese and chives to refresh the top if it has been sitting out for a while
  • Room temperature dip has so much more flavor than cold dip straight from the fridge