Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable Version)

Tangy buffalo sauce meets crunchy dill pickles in this creamy 10-minute appetizer. Perfect with chips or veggies.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until well combined with the base mixture.
03 - Fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl. 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The pickle tang cuts through the rich creaminess in ways regular buffalo dip never could
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat and disappears even faster
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable unless you want to deal with stubborn lumps forever
  • The dip actually tastes better after sitting for an hour because all the ingredients get to know each other
03 -
  • Chop your pickles into smaller pieces rather than large chunks so every bite gets some pickle action
  • Taste before adding extra heat because buffalo sauce brands vary wildly in spice level