Fried Pickle Dip Party (Printer-friendly)

Creamy, tangy party dip with crispy pickle flavor—ready in minutes for any gathering.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Pickles & Vegetables

05 - 3/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Crunchy Topping

13 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
14 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

# Directions:

01 - Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and melted unsalted butter. Stir continuously until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Transfer to a plate and allow to cool.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Incorporate sour cream and mayonnaise, continuing to mix until fully blended.
03 - Gently fold in chopped dill pickles, shredded cheddar, fresh dill, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon mixture into a serving bowl. Evenly sprinkle the toasted panko over the dip.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for optimal flavor development. Serve chilled with potato chips, pretzels, or assorted vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses familiar fridge and pantry ingredients
  • Ready in just 15 minutes no need to cook
  • Vegetarian and easily made gluten free or spicy
  • Crowd hit at parties with its zesty flavor and texture contrast
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly as written
  • Easily made gluten free with gluten free panko
  • Keeps well in the fridge for up to three days
03 -
  • Make sure to use room temperature cream cheese for a silky base Cold cream cheese will give you lumps and make mixing tough
  • Toast your panko just until deep golden and nutty for the perfect crunch but pull it off the heat quickly to avoid burning
  • Taste the dip after its rest and adjust seasoning Always add salt last as the pickles and cheddar already supply plenty
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