Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Print Version)

Tangy buffalo sauce meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, easy-to-make dip perfect for any gathering.

# 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 and extra chives

# How to Make It:

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 cream mixture until fully integrated.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer dip to serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks, or refrigerate in airtight container up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The pickle brine cuts through the rich creaminess perfectly so every bite is balanced
  • It travels beautifully and actually tastes better after the flavors hang out for a day
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will leave you with tiny lumps that never quite disappear no matter how long you beat it
  • The dip thickens up nicely in the fridge so if it seems too loose at first, just give it an hour
  • People will ask what's in it because the pickle flavor is subtle but impossible to place
03 -
  • Save some of the chopped pickles to sprinkle on top for that restaurant-quality presentation
  • Warm it up for 30 seconds in the microwave if you've been serving it cold and want to switch things up