Dill Pickle Dip With Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese Dill Pickle Dip is an easy 5-ingredient dip loaded with dill pickles, pickle juice and fresh dill in a blend of cream cheese and sour cream.

This cold dip screams summer and is the perfect side dish to bring to summer barbecues, family gatherings, or potlucks.

As you may have guessed, refrigerated kosher dill pickles and dill seasoning take center stage in this savory dip.

I love how crunchy each bite is when you happen to get a bite packed with dill pickles.

When seasoning, dill weed or freshly chopped dill is a must! I like to mix in a pinch of extra garlic powder, as well.

I also added chopped chives from my garden and WOW! Was this dip all that! And perfect for chip dipping!

Tips for Making Cream Cheese Pickle Dip

Cream Cheese Pickle Dip is easily prepared ahead of time for parties, potlucks, barbecues, game night or gameday!

Set it out as an appetizer for everyone to munch on or serve it along side a spread of other dishes. Either way, your guests will love this how tasty it is.

For another fan-favorite chips and dip recipe, try sweet and tangy Mango Avocado Salsa.

• Use Philadelphia cream cheese brick. I made this dip with Philadelphia cream cheese and it was amazing! For a lower-fat version just use reduced fat cream cheese. However, regular cream cheese makes the dip turn out extra rich and creamy.
• Allow cream cheese to soften. Set cream cheese out at room temperature for about an hour. Cream cheese will blend easily and be lump free.
• Add sour cream. Sour cream is what makes this cream cheese pickle dip velvety smooth so chips and other dippers glide right through it.
• Try these dill pickle dip with cream cheese variations. Try this cream cheese pickle dip with chopped parsley, shredded cheddar cheese, dried beef, diced deli ham, and my personal favorite….add a dry ranch seasoning mix! The taste is zesty and tastes similar to fried pickles. Yum!

Ingredients

Dill pickle dip with cream cheese is a savory dip that can be made in a variety of ways. My personal favorite is to add garlic and chopped chives!

• Jar of Dill Pickles & Pickle Juice
• Cream Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Dill
• Garlic Powder
• Chives (optional)

Dill Pickles & Pickle Juice: Any brand of dill pickles will do, but I like refrigerated whole dill pickles since they are nice and crisp for chopping. You will also use some of the pickle juice from the jar. It adds the perfect amount of pickle taste for all my pickle lovers!

Cream Cheese: I prefer the Philadelphia brand of cream cheese that comes in a brick. For a lighter dip use a reduced-fat cream cheese.

Sour Cream: Sour cream helps make this dish extra creamy and delicious. For a lighter dip use a reduced-fat sour cream.

Garlic Powder: Powdered garlic adds a zesty kick to this cream cheese pickle dip.

Dill: Dill seasoning is superb in this dip! And the co-star of the show. Dill weed or fresh dill can be used in this dip.

Chives: Chives are the perfect garnish for this rich, and creamy pickle dip! I also add a small amount and blend in the dip.

1. Soften cream cheese: Let cream cheese sit out on the kitchen counter at room temperature for about one hour until it’s soft for easy mixing.
2. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and pickle juice: Using a mixer on low setting, beat the dip until it’s smooth and there are no lumps.
3. Add dill pickles: Chop the dill pickles into small pieces and gently fold into the dip. Set aside some dill pickles to use as a garnish.
4. Stir in seasonings: Stir in garlic powder, dill seasoning and chopped chives. Set aside some chives for garnish.

Dippers for Dill Pickle Dip

Ruffled potato chips are perfect for scooping up some dill pickle dip. Not only are they sturdy, but the saltiness pairs perfectly with the creamy dip.

But don’t think you can only serve this dip with chips! Some other delicious options are Triscuit crackers, bagel chips, and pretzel crisps.

For healthy dipping try vegetables like carrot or celery sticks. Even some sliced bell pepper and broccoli are pretty tasty.

Storing Cream Cheese Pickle Dip

If by chance you have any of this delicious dill pickle dip leftover, be sure to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Over time the dip loses its freshness, so it’s best enjoyed right away.

What Pickles are Best

You may use any style of dill pickles you like. But these are my four favorite crisp dill pickle brands.

Kosher Whole Dill Pickles. Kosher refrigerated whole dill pickles are the best pickles for this cream cheese pickle dip. I used a Meijer store brand in this dill pickle dip.

Milwaukee’s Kosher dill pickles are also a refrigerated crispy pickle and are known for their flavor and crunch. However, use any Kosher whole dill pickle brand readily available at your local grocery store.

Kosher Pickle Spears. Grillo’s pickle spears are crisp dill pickles for this cream cheese pickle dip and pack a pickily punch in every bite.

Claussen Kosher Dill Pickles. According to Kraft Heinz Claussen kosher dill spears go from vine to brine and are pickled under refrigeration.

Which makes Claussen dill pickles superior for taste and crunch. These are the best pickle brand to use if using canned pickles.

If you would like more dips perfect for family gatherings or social events, try Cream Cheese Yogurt Fruit Dip for a healthy fruit dip. Or Cherry Cheesecake Dip (Without Marshmallow Fluff) for an easy-to-make dessert dip.

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