Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable version)

Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy 10-minute dip, perfect for parties and game day snacking.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until well combined with the base mixture.
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.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate for up to 2 days if not serving right away.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking
  • The pickle crunch keeps people coming back for just one more bite
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will fight you every step of the way — set it out an hour before you start
  • The dip actually tastes better after sitting for an hour in the fridge so all the flavors can get friendly
03 -
  • Room temperature dip spreads better and tastes more vibrant than straight-from-the-fridge cold
  • If you're feeling fancy, stuff some of the dip into hollowed-out pickle halves for an impressive presentation