Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy buffalo sauce meets zesty chopped pickles in this tangy, crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in just 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 (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)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until well combined and uniform in color.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The pickle tang brightens up the heavy buffalo flavors in a way that keeps you coming back for just one more chip
  • Takes literally ten minutes to throw together, but people will think youve been working on it all afternoon
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that cold cream cheese creates lumps that no amount of mixing can fix, so just let it soften already
  • Squeezing the chopped pickles before adding them changed everything for me—nobody wants a watery dip situation
03 -
  • Taste before you serve—some buffalo sauces are saltier than others, and you might need to adjust the seasonings
  • Room temperature dip releases more flavor than cold straight from the fridge, so plan accordingly