Description
Creamy dill pickle dip brings tangy zest to party snacks with a perfect blend of cream cheese and chopped pickles. Crisp chips and fresh vegetables become irresistible companions when scooping up this addictive, crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) dill pickles, finely chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pickle juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dill (fresh or dried)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the pickles by meticulously chopping them into fine, uniform pieces to ensure seamless integration throughout the dip.
- Utilize a mixing bowl to vigorously whip cream cheese, sour cream, and pickle juice until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency that eliminates any lumps.
- Introduce the finely diced pickles into the creamy base, then sprinkle in garlic powder, freshly chopped dill, a precise pinch of salt, and a dash of ground pepper to elevate the flavor profile.
- Taste the mixture and calibrate the seasonings, ensuring a harmonious blend of tangy and savory notes that dance on the palate.
- Transfer the dip to a sealed container and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify.
- When ready to serve, present the chilled dip alongside an array of crisp potato chips, artisan crackers, or a vibrant selection of fresh, crunchy vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Precision matters when chopping pickles, ensuring tiny uniform pieces for even flavor distribution throughout the dip.
- Balance the tanginess by gradually adding pickle juice, tasting as you mix to prevent overwhelming saltiness.
- Consider dietary modifications by using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich alternative.
- Elevate the texture by incorporating fresh herbs like chives or minced green onions for added brightness and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg