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Baked Ranch Pickle Dip

A warm, tangy, and cheesy dip made with pickles, ranch flavors, and white beans for an irresistible appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Cheese & Dairy

  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (white cheddar preferred)
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese (room temperature makes mixing effortless)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream (full fat = best melting and mouthfeel)
  • 1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing (Hidden Valley works well)

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped kosher dill pickles (divided; reserve some for topping)
  • 1 can white beans (14.5 oz; drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons pickle brine (from the pickle jar)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 7×10-inch baking dish.
  • Toss the shredded mozzarella and cheddar together and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mash the softened cream cheese with a fork. Add sour cream, ranch dressing, and garlic powder. Stir until well blended (it can be slightly chunky).
  • Drain and rinse the canned white beans. For a smoother texture, mash them lightly with a fork before adding.
  • Fold 3/4 cup of the chopped pickles, the white beans, half of the cheese blend, fresh dill, and the pickle brine into the cream cheese mixture. Mix until ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Spoon the dip into the prepared 7×10 baking dish and smooth the top lightly.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the dip, then scatter the remaining chopped pickles on top.

Baking

  • Bake for 21–23 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly.
  • Broil on high for 2–3 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven, top generously with more fresh dill, and serve hot with potato chips or pita chips.

Notes

For perfect texture, serve the dip while still warm. You can swap Greek yogurt for sour cream to cut calories, use low-sodium pickles, add miso paste for an umami boost. For variations, try stirring in cooked turkey bacon, add jalapeños for spice, use vegan ingredients for a lighter option.
Keyword Baked Ranch Pickle Dip, Cheesy Dip, party dip, Quick Appetizer, Tailgate Recipe