Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)

Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, quick-to-make dip that's perfect for parties and gatherings.

# What You 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 (optional)

→ 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, extra chives (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in medium bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into base mixture until fully blended.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon dip into serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional chives as desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks, or refrigerate up to 48 hours.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in ten minutes flat, leaving you more time to actually enjoy the party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • The pickle crunch cutting through rich buffalo sauce is the kind of flavor surprise that makes people pause and ask for the recipe
02 -
  • This dip actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours, so feel free to make it the morning before your gathering
  • The pickle juice quantity can be adjusted up or down depending on how much tang you personally enjoy
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together so much more easily, so plan ahead and pull everything out about thirty minutes before you start
  • For extra presentation points, reserve some of the prettiest pickle slices and freshest chive pieces for that final garnish on top