Dill Pickle Dip
User Reviews
5
Dill Pickle Dip
Description
The Dill Pickle Dip recipe features a base of softened cream cheese and sour cream whipped together until smooth. Chopped dill pickles and minced fresh dill add a vibrant herbaceous and tangy character, while garlic powder enhances the overall flavor depth. The creaminess balances the acidity from the pickles, resulting in a dip with a slightly chunky texture and bright pickle flavor. Serving with crisp pretzels or fresh vegetables complements the dip's creamy and tangy profile.
This dip is well suited for snacking or as an appetizer accompaniment, especially when chilled to meld flavors. The optional garnish of minced dill and pickle adds visual appeal and extra flavor. You can also refrigerate it for up to 8 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to develop further.
For a variation resembling a pickle roll-up, adding diced ham, corned beef, or dried beef to the dip is recommended, enhancing its savory complexity and turning it into a heartier spread suitable for sandwiches or crackers.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups sour cream
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup dill pickles chopped
- 2 teaspoon dill minced, fresh
- 1 Tablespoon dill pickle juice
- dill pickle minced; optional, for garnish
- dill minced; optional, for garnish
- pretzels vegetables and potato chips, for dipping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth with an electric mixer.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 8 hours.
- Serve with pretzels, vegetables and chips.
Notes
- Chill the dip for several hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Adding diced ham, corned beef, or dried beef transforms this dip into a pickle roll-up style spread.
- Serve with pretzels, potato chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 536IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
