Description
Creamy dill pickle dip brings tangy zest to snack time with its bold, creamy blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and chopped pickles. Quick and easy preparation makes this crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for gatherings where you’ll impress friends with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup (approximately 5 spears) chopped pickles
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Additional Spices:
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a spacious mixing bowl to create a creamy, tangy dill pickle dip that promises robust flavor and smooth texture.
- Whisk sour cream and mayonnaise together until they form a consistent, velvety base, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate finely chopped pickles into the creamy mixture, allowing their briny essence to infuse throughout the dip.
- Add a splash of pickle juice to amplify the zesty profile, followed by dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients, making sure each component is evenly distributed for a harmonious flavor experience.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify for approximately one hour.
- Before serving, sprinkle additional chopped pickles on top for a vibrant, textural garnish that adds visual appeal and extra crunch.
- Present the dip alongside an array of accompaniments like tortilla chips, crisp carrot and celery sticks, rustic crackers, potato chips, or warm pita chips for a versatile and crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- Chill the dip for at least an hour to enhance the tangy pickle flavor and allow ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Best served cold and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- Customize the dip’s texture by adjusting pickle chunk size – finely chopped for smooth consistency or roughly chopped for more crunch.
- Experiment with different chip varieties or fresh vegetable sticks to find your ultimate dipping companion.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat sour cream and mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and low-fat alternatives.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh dill or chives on top for an extra burst of herbaceous flavor and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg