Dill Pickle Dip
A tangy, creamy, and cheesy dip made with dill pickles, cream cheese, and cheddar, perfect for game nights and parties.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened 8 oz. each
- 1/2 cup pickle juice from dill pickles
- 3 cups chopped dill pickles A 32 oz. jar of whole baby dill pickles works great
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Sharp or mild, according to taste
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
For Serving
- pretzel chips, crackers, melba toast, or sliced veggies sturdy dippers
Instructions
Preparation
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until soft (about 30 minutes) for the smoothest texture.
- In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup pickle juice. Use an electric mixer on low speed and blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Fold in the chopped dill pickles, shredded cheddar, and diced red onion. Stir gently until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (this chills the dip and allows the flavors to meld).
- Serve chilled with pretzel chips, crackers, melba toast, or crisp vegetable sticks.
Notes
For a spicy version, use pepper jack instead of cheddar. You can also stir in sriracha or diced jalapeño for heat. This dip is better after chilling, so make it the morning of your event for stress-free entertaining.