Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)

Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, quick-to-make crowd-pleaser.

# 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 - 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 creamed mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper into the base mixture until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy crunch of pickles cuts through rich creaminess like magic
  • Ready in ten minutes flat but tastes like you obsessed over it
  • That buffalo-pickle fusion keeps everyone guessing the secret ingredient
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make all the difference between smooth and frustratingly lumpy
  • This dip actually tastes better after sitting for an hour, giving the flavors time to mingle
03 -
  • Buy block cheese and shred it yourself for better melting and flavor
  • Squeeze excess liquid from your chopped pickles to prevent a watery dip