Buffalo Pickle Dip (Printer-friendly)

A tangy, creamy blend of buffalo sauce and chopped pickles creates this irresistible party favorite. Quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

# 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 (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 Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until completely smooth and well blended.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until fully incorporated into the creamy base.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese if using, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with sliced pickles and additional fresh chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • The tangy crunch of pickles cuts through rich buffalo heat in the most addictive way
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will fight you every step of the way, so please, just let it soften first
  • The flavors actually get better if this hangs out in the fridge for a few hours before serving
03 -
  • Rinse your pickles quickly if they are super salty, because the cheese adds saltiness too
  • Room temperature dip spreads so much better, so take it out about 20 minutes before party time