Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Print View)
Tangy, creamy buffalo dip with chopped dill pickles—ready in 10 minutes for game day.
# 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)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until mixture is uniform in color and consistency.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese if using, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the dip.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Garnish top with sliced pickles and additional fresh chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Alternatively, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Takes literally 10 minutes from start to finish, which means more time socializing and less time prep
- The pickle surprise element makes people keep guessing, and somehow it works perfectly with the heat
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable here—trying to beat cold cream cheese will leave you with tiny lumps that ruin the texture
- The flavors actually develop and get better after a few hours in the fridge, so making it the night before is totally fine
03 -
- Use a hand mixer on low speed to get the smoothest base without overworking the ingredients
- Taste and adjust before serving—sometimes it needs an extra splash of pickle juice or another pinch of garlic powder