Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printer-friendly)

Tangy buffalo sauce meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, quick-to-make dip that's ready in just 10 minutes.

# 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 (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)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until completely smooth and well blended.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until fully incorporated into the mixture.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese if using, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and garnish 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The pickle tang cuts through all that rich creamy goodness so you never feel weighed down
  • Takes literally ten minutes from start to finish but tastes like something you obsessed over for hours
  • Somehow manages to be both refreshing and indulgent at the same time
02 -
  • The texture changes completely after an hour in the fridge so if you can make it ahead, absolutely do
  • Room temperature cream cheese is the difference between silky dip and a chunky disappointment you'll want to hide
03 -
  • If your dip seems too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of pickle juice or milk to bring it back to life
  • The flavor actually gets better overnight so feel free to make it the day before a big event