Buffalo Pickle Dip for Game Day (Printable version)

Creamy buffalo and pickle fusion dip ready in 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

# How To:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into the base mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon dip into a serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The tangy pickle crunch cuts through rich buffalo sauce in the most addictive way
  • It stays creamy for days and actually tastes better after the flavors meld
02 -
  • This dip thickens up in the fridge, so if you have leftovers, stir in a splash of pickle juice or cream before serving again
  • Room temperature dip has about twice the flavor of cold dip, so take it out 20 minutes before guests arrive
03 -
  • Use a hand mixer on low speed to get the smoothest base without overworking the cream cheese
  • Let the dip sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the pickle flavor really shine through