Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)

Tangy buffalo dip with chopped pickles, cream cheese and sharp cheddar. Ready in 10 minutes.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until thoroughly incorporated into the base mixture.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tang from pickles cuts through rich buffalo sauce in a way that keeps everyone coming back for just one more bite
  • It comes together faster than delivery arrives, with no cooking required, leaving you free to actually enjoy your own party
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese creates endless frustration, so set it out on the counter at least an hour before you start mixing
  • The dip actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours or overnight, so feel free to make it ahead
03 -
  • Fold everything together with a rubber spatula instead of electric mixers to keep some texture and prevent the dip from becoming too thin
  • If the dip tastes too intense right after mixing, give it thirty minutes in the refrigerator and the flavors will mellow into perfect harmony