Description
Dill Pickle Dip is a creamy, tangy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with softened cream cheese, sour cream, and finely chopped dill pickles, it combines savory and slightly sour flavors with a fresh dill aroma. This no-cook dip is easy to prepare and is best served chilled with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare cream cheese base: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add sour cream: Mix in the sour cream until the mixture is fully combined and has a rich, creamy texture.
- Incorporate pickles and seasonings: Stir in the finely chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, fresh or dried dill, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to distribute flavors evenly.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper gradually, tasting as you go to get the seasoning just right.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Serve: Serve the chilled dip with potato chips, pretzels, crackers, or fresh vegetables as a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for the richest and creamiest flavor.
- For extra texture, add chopped dill pickle spears or a few tablespoons of chopped green onions.
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
