Dill Pickle Dip

Why We Love This Dill Pickle Dip Recipe

• Perfect for summertime heat. I love a baked dip, but when it’s oppressively hot and steamy – a cold dip recipe is where it’s at. I make sure to serve this dip super-chilled, so it’s mouth-puckeringly refreshing!
• Flavor & texture contrasts. From the creamy, tangy sour cream and cream cheese, to the savory herbs, to the burst of fresh dill – and, of course, the tart dill pickles – this dip has a LOT of good stuff going on!
• Every pickle lover’s dream. My grandma was a die-hard pickle lover, and she definitely passed that on down to the rest of the family. We simply can’t get enough of pickles. This dip fits us perfectly!

What You’ll Need

Here’s a look at the ingredients in this recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredient amounts.

• Cream cheese – I use full-fat cream cheese for the ultimate in creaminess.
• Sour cream – Full-fat sour cream gives you the best texture and richest flavor.
• Dill – Fresh dill adds wonderful flavor.
• Seasonings – Garlic powder and onion powder add a savory depth of flavor.
• Salt & pepper
• Dill pickles – You can make a batch of my easy refrigerator dill pickles or pick up a jar of your favorite dill pickle slices.
• Chips – Chopped potato chips or corn chips (such as Fritos) are added for a fun, crunchy garnish.

Can I Make This With Other Types Of Pickles?

This won’t be a dill pickle dip if you make it with another type of pickle, but yes, you can make a pickle dip with other pickles! If you don’t have dill pickles or prefer a less tart pickle, you could use my recipe for sweet refrigerator pickles in place of the dill pickles. Substitute the same amount of another type of pickle for the dill pickles, but note that the flavor of the dip will obviously change.

Tips & Variations

Follow these tips to make your dip turn out perfectly:

• Use room-temperature cream cheese. This is my number one tip for making this recipe. It’s so important to use softened cream cheese – you should leave it on the counter before you start the recipe to let it warm up a bit. It will incorporate better into the dip, making for that ultra-creamy texture we’re going for.
• Use dried dill. I highly recommend using fresh dill, but if you’re in a pinch, use 1 teaspoon of dried dill in place of the fresh dill.
• Prepare it in advance. The flavors in this dip will develop the longer you let it sit, so you can make it a few hours in advance of when you plan to serve it.
• Add veggies. If you want to add a little more crunch, stir in some finely diced bell pepper of any color. I also like to add some chopped pickled carrots either stirred into the dip with the pickles or as a garnish.
• Pop in some bacon. Dill pickle dip is wonderful garnished with a sprinkling of chopped, crisp bacon for extra flavor and texture!

Serving Suggestions

Chips, crackers, bread – you can’t go wrong with any vehicle you choose to serve with dill pickle dip. See a few more suggestions below.

• Veggies. I love dipping an assortment of fresh veggies into dill pickle dip! Carrot sticks, cucumber spears, bell pepper sticks, and more are perfect.
• Chips. Add a bowl of corn chips (such as Fritos Scoops) or sturdy potato chips for dipping alongside this dip.
• Toasted bread. Crostini or simply toasted slices of fresh baguette add a nice crunch to the creamy dip.
• Crackers. A variety of crackers is always an easy and welcome choice for serving all kinds of dip! Buttery Ritz crackers or whole grain crackers are a nice option, or you can set out water crackers or any crackers you prefer.
• Cocktails. Add this dip to the appetizer buffet during cocktail hour! I have so many great drinks recipes to choose from. Particular favorites with dill pickle dip include a gin and tonic, a frosty glass of ranch water, or a minty mojito.

Proper Storage

Store leftover dill pickle dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy it straight from the fridge or bring it to room temperature. I don’t recommend freezing this dip because its texture will change when it’s defrosted and it won’t be as wonderfully creamy.

More Dip Recipes To Try

• Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
• Million Dollar Dip
• Pizza Dip