Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable)

Creamy buffalo dip with crunchy pickles, ready in 10 minutes.

# What You 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
13 - Extra chives

# Directions:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in medium bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
02 - Whisk in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until fully integrated into the base mixture.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Scoop dip into 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes flat, leaving you zero stress before guests arrive
  • The combination of buffalo heat and pickle crunch is unexpectedly addictive in the best way
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable here, cold cream cheese will leave you with tiny lumps that never quite disappear
  • The dip actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours, so don't be afraid to make it the day before
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to chop pickles rather than a food processor, which can turn them into mush
  • Grate your own cheddar from a block instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting