Description
Pickle lovers rejoice with this creamy pickle dip that blends tangy dill pickles and smooth cream cheese into an irresistible snack sensation. Quick and easy preparation makes this zesty dip perfect for gatherings, guaranteeing smiles from friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Pickle and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chopped dill pickles (about 4 medium pickles)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon (1 gram) dried dill)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (40 grams) finely diced red onion or green onion
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for a little kick)
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese and sour cream in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- Incorporate finely diced dill pickles, introducing pickle brine for an enhanced tangy profile.
- Sprinkle in aromatic garlic and onion powders, complemented by a gentle dusting of freshly cracked black pepper.
- Gently fold in delicate fresh dill fronds, creating layers of herbaceous complexity.
- For adventurous palates, consider adding minced red onions or a sprinkle of fiery red pepper flakes to elevate the flavor intensity.
- Thoroughly blend all components, tasting and calibrating seasonings to personal preference.
- Refrigerate the dip for a minimum of half an hour, allowing the flavors to meld and harmonize into a cohesive, zesty spread.
- Present the chilled dip alongside an array of crisp accompaniments like sturdy potato chips, twisted pretzels, crisp crackers, or vibrant raw vegetable sticks for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Chill the dip thoroughly to enhance its tangy flavor and allow the ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Choose crisp, high-quality dill pickles for the most vibrant and fresh taste in your dip.
- Drain pickles well to prevent the dip from becoming watery, ensuring a thick and creamy consistency.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding a dash of hot sauce for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg