Fried Pickle Creamy Dip (Printable version)
Tangy, creamy dip with dill pickles, toasted breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings for snacking.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy & Base
01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
→ Pickles
04 - 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon pickle juice
→ Seasonings
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
12 - Salt to taste
→ Topping
13 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
14 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
02 - Fold in chopped dill pickles and pickle juice using a spatula until evenly distributed.
03 - Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper if desired, and salt. Mix until all seasonings are fully combined.
04 - Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
05 - Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl. Evenly sprinkle cooled toasted breadcrumbs over the top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
06 - Present chilled or at room temperature alongside potato chips, pretzels, or sliced fresh vegetables as dippers.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Uses only simple ingredients mostly from the fridge and pantry
- Ready to serve in just ten minutes for last-minute guests
- Perfect balance of creamy texture with bright, zesty pickle flavor
- Easily adapted to fit gluten-free and vegetarian diets
02 -
- Makes a perfect make-ahead party dip the flavors improve as it sits in the fridge
- Gluten-free friendly just swap the panko for certified gluten-free crumbs
- High in calcium with plenty of protein from the dairy base
03 -
- Bring cream cheese fully to room temperature before mixing so the dip is amazingly smooth
- Dry off your chopped pickles with a paper towel if they seem extra wet to avoid a soggy dip
- Toast your breadcrumbs right before serving for maximum crunch and color