Buffalo Pickle Dip Game Day (Printable)
Creamy buffalo and pickle blend creates tangy dipping perfection for chips and veggies.
# 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
→ 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
# Method:
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 well incorporated.
03 - Fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, 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. Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The tangy pickles actually mellow the buffalo heat while amplifying the flavor
- It comes together in under 10 minutes but tastes like you worked much harder
- Vegetarian and gluten-free friendly so nobody at your party gets left out
02 -
- The dip tastes significantly better after sitting for at least an hour in the refrigerator
- Room temperature ingredients prevent lumps and ensure smooth blending
- Chopping pickles uniformly prevents getting big pickle chunks in some bites and none in others
03 -
- Use a garlic press for fresh garlic instead of powder for even more depth of flavor
- Let the dip come to room temperature for 20 minutes before serving for maximum creaminess