Dill Pickle Dip is creamy, tangy, and easy to make with crisp pickles and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Serve it with thick potato chips, pretzels, or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Easy Pickle Dip Recipe
This dip is for all the pickle lovers out there. Every bite is filled with the briny flavor of crunchy dill pickles.
I like this dip because it works in a variety of settings. For game days, it’s an easy snack that holds up well with chips or pretzels. During the holidays, it sits nicely alongside other appetizers without competing for attention. At potlucks, it’s a little unexpected but always popular.
Ingredients for Dill Pickle Dip
Here’s what you’ll need. Exact amounts are listed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Cream Cheese – Use plain cream cheese (not whipped) for the best texture.
- Sour Cream – Adds creaminess and balances the richness of the cream cheese.
- Mayonnaise – Gives the dip a silky finish and extra flavor.
- Dill Pickles – Chopped pickles are mixed into the dip and used in the topping for plenty of pickle flavor.
- Pickle Juice – Straight from the jar, it brings a little briny kick.
- Fresh Dill – Brightens the dip; 1 teaspoon of dried dill can be used as an alternative if fresh dill isn’t available.
- Ranch Seasoning – A quick shortcut that adds garlic, onion, and herb flavors.
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper – Simple seasonings to round it all out.
- Butter – Used to toast the breadcrumb topping.
- Panko Breadcrumbs – Crispier and lighter than regular breadcrumbs, they mimic the crunch of fried pickles.
Can I Use a Different Type of Pickles?
Yes, but the flavor of the dip will change. For example, bread and butter pickles will make it sweeter, while spicy pickles add heat. If you swap the type of pickle, use the same amount called for in the recipe, and expect the overall flavor to shift toward the profile of the pickles you choose.
How to Make Dill Pickle Dip
STEP ONE: Make the Dip. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup chopped pickles, pickle juice, dill, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until chilled.
STEP TWO: Prepare the Topping. Set a small skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the breadcrumbs and the remaining 1/4 cup chopped pickles. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
STEP THREE: Assemble and Serve. Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the cooled topping evenly over the dip and serve.
Make It Vegan 🌱
For a plant-based dip, use dairy-free cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Plant-based options are widely available and work well in this recipe. Ranch seasoning can be trickier to find without dairy, but homemade Vegan Ranch Seasoning is easy to mix together in minutes.
Storage
- Store leftover Dill Pickle Dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Dill Pickle Dip Recipe
Ingredients
For the Dip:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup dill pickles chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup dill pickles chopped
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup chopped pickles, pickle juice, dill, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until chilled.
- Set a small skillet over medium heat and add the butter. When the butter is melted, add the breadcrumbs and the remaining 1/4 cup chopped pickles. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the cooled topping evenly over the dip and serve.
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