Description
This Creamy Fried Dill Pickle Dip is a tangy, rich, and crunchy appetizer that combines the flavors of fried pickles and ranch dressing in a smooth and dippable form. Featuring a creamy base of sour cream and cream cheese, loaded with chopped dill pickles, and topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs, this dip is perfect for game days, tailgates, and parties. Serve it with potato chips, pretzels, or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped dill pickles
- 3 tablespoons pickle juice
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (or 2 teaspoons homemade ranch seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- ½ cup crispy fried onions
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (for toasting panko)
- Potato chips, pretzels, or fresh veggies for dipping
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, dill, and chives.
- Stir in chopped pickles and set aside.
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Toast panko breadcrumbs until golden brown, then mix with crispy fried onions.
- Fold ¾ of the panko mixture into the dip. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the remaining panko.
- Garnish with extra dill and chopped pickles. Serve with chips, pretzels, or veggies.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of pickle juice for desired tanginess.
- Best served immediately, but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Toasting the panko enhances the crunch, so do not skip this step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American