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    Dill Pickle Dip

    Published: Nov 18, 2022 · Modified: Mar 17, 2023 · by Debra with Leave a Comment · 1153 words. About 6 minutes to read this article. · This post contains affiliate links

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    This easy dill pickle dip recipe will blow your mind! Pickle-y, creamy, zesty and bright, and you can make it in about 5 minutes!

    A bowl of dill pickle dip topped with fresh dill, pepper, and lemon zest, surrounded by ridged potato chips.

    This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy here.

    Dill pickle dip! What's that you say? Could there be such a recipe that would combine two of my favorite things in the whole world: pickles and dip? Yes, actually, there could be and there is.

    Creamy and delicious, tangy and briny, it can be a canvas for your creativity, too. Use my recipe as a starting point, then add herbs and spices that you like. Serve with veggies or chips, possibilities are endless!

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    • This dill pickle dip recipe is creamy, tangy, easy and quick!
    • Ingredients you'll need
    • How to make dill pickle dip
    • Tips and storage instructions
    • Dill pickle dip recipe variations
    • What to serve with dill pickle dip
    • FAQ
    • More easy dip recipes
    • Recipe

    This dill pickle dip recipe is creamy, tangy, easy and quick!

    • A blend of sour cream and cream cheese forms the creamy base of the dip.
    • Full of chopped pickles and pickle brine from the jar for maximum pickle flavor.
    • Made in one bowl for easy cleanup.
    • It's gluten free!
    • You can make it in about 5-10 minutes, and enjoy it right away!
    A lemon, fresh dill, and small bowls of pickles, sour cream, cream cheese, pickle brine, black pepper and crushed red pepper.

    Ingredients you'll need

    • Dill pickles: Choose smaller, whole dill pickles. My favorite are cornichons because they seem to keep a lot of their crunch.
    • Dill pickle brine: aka some of the liquid in the jar of pickles.
    • Sour cream: Full fat please!
    • Cream cheese: Also full fat!
    • Fresh dill
    • Lemon zest
    • Crushed red pepper
    • Freshly ground black pepper

    How to make dill pickle dip

    Recipe adapted from Bon Appétit.

    Follow these step by step instructions and you'll have yourself some dill pickle dip in about 5-10 minutes!

    Step 1: Chop the pickles and fresh dill

    Whole pickles and chopped pickles on a cutting board with a knife.

    Use a good chef's knife and dice the pickles. You want them fairly small, but not as small as you would for relish.

    Fresh chopped dill on a cutting board with a knife.

    Chop the dill finely, including the tender stems.

    Step 2: Combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese

    A glass bowl of sour cream and cream cheese with a yellow spatula in it.

    Stir together the room temperature cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. See tip below.

    Step 3: Combine all remaining ingredients

    A bowl of cream cheese/sour cream mixture with pickles, dill, lemon zest, pepper, and crushed red pepper on top. A lemon and a grater are to the right.

    Add the chopped dill, the pickles, pepper, crushed red pepper, pickling liquid from the jar, and lemon zest to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. (I love my Microplane grater for zesting lemons!)

    Stir to combine, and that's it! Transfer to a serving bowl and top with more pepper, zest, and dill if desired.

    Tips and storage instructions

    • Did you leave your cream cheese out for a long time but it's still not soft? Zap it in the microwave for 10 seconds at at time until it softens up enough to work with.
    • If you find that you still have flecks of softened cream cheese that won't blend in with the sour cream, use an immersion blender to combine them. You'll have the smoothest, creamiest dip ever.
    • Notice there is no salt in the recipe. That is intentional. The salty pickles and even saltier pickle brine mean that you don't need to add any salt.
    • Dill pickle dip will benefit from sitting for 30 minutes or so to allow all the flavors to meld together, but it's not necessary.
    • Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

    Dill pickle dip recipe variations

    There are many variations on the classic dill pickle dip recipe, you can take suggestions from the list below, or create your own unique take on it!

    • Use bread and butter pickles, spicy pickles, or a mix!
    • Try it with some pickled jalapeños.
    • Add ham or dried beef.
    • Swap the crushed red pepper for aleppo pepper or a pinch of cayenne.
    • Add smoked paprika or green peppercorns.
    • Try it with different herbs like chives and parsley.
    • Stir in freshly grated garlic or garlic powder.

    What to serve with dill pickle dip

    • Be completely ironic and serve it with cucumber slices!
    • Ridged potato chips are the best!
    • Raw veggies like celery, carrots, and broccoli.
    • Crackers like these gluten free ones, or toasted baguette slices.

    FAQ

    Can you make dill pickle dip ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make dill pickle dip one day ahead. It will actually taste better because this gives the flavors time to permeate the dip. Freshen it up with some freshly chopped herbs on top when serving.

    Can you freeze dill pickle dip?

    Dill pickle dip can be frozen in an airtight container or zip top bag for up to 2 months.

    More easy dip recipes

    • Roasted Red Pepper Dip is another quick dip recipe that only takes about 5 minutes to make.
    • Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Dip is loaded with caramelized shredded brussels sprouts and served warm.
    • Radishes with Radish Leaf Butter is a great nibble for cocktail parties and helps eliminate food waste by using the radish leaves instead of throwing them out.
    • Spicy Black Beans with Cheddar, Garlic, and Chipotle is definitely dip and also possibly dinner!
    • Pimento Cheese Dip will take you back in time to the nostalgia of your childhood (or at least the nostalgia of my childhood.)

    Recipe

    A bowl of dill pickle dip topped with fresh dill, pepper, and lemon zest, surrounded by ridged potato chips.

    Dill Pickle Dip

    This easy dill pickle dip recipe will blow your mind! Pickle-y, creamy, zesty and bright, and you can make it in about 5 minutes!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: dill pickle dip recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 160kcal

    Equipment

    • mixing bowls
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • silicone spatula
    • immersion blender optional, see note

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 cup chopped dill pickles
    • ⅓ cup pickle brine from the jar
    • ½ cup chopped fresh dill
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • zest of one lemon
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    Instructions

    • Dice the pickles. You want them fairly small, but not as small as you would for relish. Chop the dill finely, including the tender stems.
    • Stir together the room temperature cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. See note below.
    • Add the chopped dill, the pickles, pepper, crushed red pepper, pickling liquid from the jar, and lemon zest to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Stir to combine, and that's it! Transfer to a serving bowl and top with more pepper, zest, and dill if desired.

    Notes

    • Did you leave your cream cheese out for a long time but it's still not soft? Zap it in the microwave for 10 seconds at at time until it softens up enough to work with.
    • If you find that you still have flecks of softened cream cheese that won't blend in with the sour cream, use an immersion blender to combine them. You'll have the smoothest, creamiest dip ever.
    • Notice there is no salt in the recipe. That is intentional. The salty pickles and even saltier pickle brine mean that you don't need to add any salt.
    • The dip will benefit from sitting for 30 minutes or so to allow all the flavors to meld together, but it's not necessary.
    • Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
     
    This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through my links, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 857IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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