Buffalo Pickle Dip for Game Day (Print Version)

Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, quick-to-make dip perfect for serving with chips or fresh vegetables.

# 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

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into base mixture until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon dip into serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy crunch of pickles cuts through rich creamy base perfectly
  • Ready in ten minutes flat with zero cooking required
  • That buffalo flavor everyone craves meets unexpected pickle brightness
02 -
  • Watery pickles will ruin the texture so squeeze them in a paper towel before chopping
  • The flavor actually develops after a few hours in the fridge so make it ahead if you can
  • If serving warm, microwave in thirty second bursts and stir between to prevent separating
03 -
  • Use a hand mixer on low speed to get the smoothest base without overworking the dip
  • Taste and add more pickle juice if you want extra brine punch

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